This archive report was first published on 6 November 2019.
Published on November 6, 2019, gospel singer Owen Mwatia, also known as Daddy Owen, has encouraged his brother Roy Smith Mwatia, alias Rufftone, to consider a career in politics.
According to Daddy Owen, Rufftone would be an ideal Senator of Kakamega County, citing his brother's past involvement in Jubilee's election victories in 2013 and 2017.
'He is always affiliated with politics. He helped Jubilee win the 2013 and 2017 elections,' Daddy Owen said.
'I always urge him to join but he always says he wants to watch from the sidelines. If I was to advise him, I would tell him to vie for senator in Kakamega. If Jaguar did it, so can he,' Daddy Owen added.
Despite his endorsement, Rufftone downplayed suggestions he will run for Senate, stating that having political friends does not mean he will join politics.
'Does it mean that when someone walks with politicians it is automatic they will join politics?' Rufftone posed.
'I happen to have political friends and when I believe in their vision, I support them. Does it mean that when I go for coffee with you, I want to be a media person? I support my friends, I am a loyal friend and I put my mouth where my heart is,' Rufftone added.
