Meet David Wanjiru, Kenya's Leading Gospel Songwriter

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.

July 30, 2019 - David Wanjiru, alias Bire, is one of Kenya's leading vocalists and scriptwriters, working under the 'Pitson Pen And Paper' company.

Bire has been instrumental in creating some of the best gospel hit songs in town, including the current hit song 'Nifunze'.

He has contributed to writing numerous songs, including 'Pale' by Size 8, 'Vanity' by Daddy Owen, 'Afadhali Yesu' by Size 8, and 'Shule Yako' by Mercy Masika.

According to Bire, Pitson is a perfectionist and the best person he has ever worked with, having mentored him since 2013.

Bire and his friends also did a cover of Mr. Vee and the late Kaberere's song 'Just A Way', praising Kaberere as one of the people who fought for the new regime in gospel music.

Currently, Bire is working on a project called the 'Child Enlightenment Foundation', which aims to empower the youth.

Watch his interview below:

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