This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Reggae DJ Kriss Darlin, known for his hit songs and energetic performances, has taken a bold step into politics by announcing his candidacy for the Kibra MP seat.
According to sources, Kriss has registered with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and will be among the candidates shortlisted for party nominations.
His decision to join politics has elicited mixed reactions from his fans, with some arguing that he could have chosen another party instead of ODM.
On Monday, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that the Kibra Constituency by-election will be held on November 7, 2019.
A gazette notice directed all political parties intending to participate in the by-election to forward names of aspirants who will participate in the party primary elections as well as the date of the primaries on or before Monday August 26, 2019.
Independent candidates are required to submit their names and symbol to IEBC on the same date.
As news of Kriss's candidacy spread, fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with some expressing support and others questioning his decision.
"Small small utaskia kuna mtu hakua kwa ground amepewa certificate. All the best champ" wrote Douglas Oddiy.
"Let one who understands the needs of the common mwenyenchi represent them" said Patrick Njuguna.
"ODM has Loyal party members...just try your luck though" Its Mesege cautioned.
"Nomination ina wenyewe. He should have gone independent" Mu Chege suggested.
"Ha haaaaa...hawezi pewa" Bonny Koeching joked.
"Even my closest friends, whenever he or she joins the bandwagon of politics, I just loose them. Kenyan Politicians are the challenge we have in this country. I always tell them, try your best, your own" Abundu lamented.
"Uku ni baba ataamua next mp @KrissDarlin relax na utupe ngoma" Hillary Cheruyot advised.
"We should legalize in kibra since ken also was fighting for legalization of weed. No one can fight for Ken's wishes better that the reggae master himself, Kris" Brown Felixino proposed.
