This archive report was first published on 6 July 2021.
On a fateful night, Kenyan gospel singer Owen Mwatia, popularly known as Daddy Owen, narrowly escaped mob justice after being caught by a watchman while attempting to break into a house. The incident left him with a permanent scar – literally.
Speaking in an interview with Churchill Show, Daddy Owen revealed that he was part of a notorious gang that terrorized city residents by carjacking matatus and breaking into houses. However, it was during one of these break-ins that he was caught by the watchman, leading to a brutal beating that left him with a severely injured eye.
"Hapo Bomblast nilishukishwa kwa mathree bro nilitengenzwa.. Nilipigwa kitu inaitwa mob injustice hakuna mob justice pale ni injustice… Kuna watchie(watchman) alinipiga goti manze singetoka yani alinipata vifiti ile vifiti goti inalia pa! pa! huwezi amka hauna nguvu so apo ndio nilipoteza jicho," Daddy Owen narrated, recalling the traumatic experience.
What's remarkable about this story is that despite being part of a gang, none of his fellow members visited him in the hospital, except for his elder brother Rufftone. This act of kindness marked a turning point in Daddy Owen's life, and he has since dedicated himself to God.
"Manze hakuna msee alikuwa anakam! The only person alikuwa anakam ilikuwa Ruff na i think at that moment ndio nili realize niko alone.. From there nikasema tu this is a big turn around now i need to change nanitoke, na hapo ndio mimi nilitoka nika change," he added.
Today, Daddy Owen is a gospel singer, using his platform to spread a message of hope and redemption. He has appealed to anyone undergoing a hard time to speak up and seek guidance, a testament to the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
