This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
Controversy Surrounds DJ Evolve's Father ¶
Just days after DJ Evolve's emotional interview on NTV, his father, John Orinda, has come out in defense of Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was involved in a shooting incident that left the DJ seriously injured.
Orinda expressed delight in the major improvements his son was reflecting so far, crediting Babu Owino for the progress. He stated that the MP had provided medication and medical staff to care for DJ Evolve at home.
"Since my son arrived home, I have seen improvement and there is medication he is being given and the person bringing those drugs is Babu Owino. He also provided the nurses that attend to DJ Evolve, day and night," Orinda said.
Orinda's comments have sparked outrage among Kenyans, who feel that a parent should defend and stand up for their child, especially if they were a victim of injustice. However, some have suggested that Orinda may have been forced to praise Babu Owino due to financial constraints.
"All I can say is Babu Owino is not such a bad guy even though I am yet to meet him and have a talk. He has however not disappeared and I don´t think he will. I am also praying that Babu Owino helps us because we are not able to take care of Felix on our own," Orinda said.
Orinda also took a swipe at Nation Media Group for their exclusive coverage on DJ Evolve's well-being, which he felt did not paint a good picture of Babu Owino.
"I would like to ask the Nation media & the media to stop haunting him because when DJ Evolve keeps seeing his stories on TV it brings back memories of the fateful day," Orinda said.
