This archive report was first published on 6 September 2019.
On September 6, 2019, the media landscape in Kenya was abuzz with the news of popular DJ and media personality Kriss Darling's intent to vie for the vacant Kibra seat left vacant following the death of former MP Ken Okoth to a rare form of cancer.
Little did Kriss Darling know that his foray into politics would have far-reaching consequences, including the loss of his job at NTV's popular music show, Jam Rock.
According to reports, Kriss Darling's decision to enter the political arena was met with disapproval from his employers, leading to his eventual termination.
We reached out to Kriss Darling for a comment on the matter but, as of the time of writing this article, he had not responded.
