This archive report was first published on 17 December 2019.
Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima, popularly known as King Kaka, has found himself at the center of a fresh storm after being summoned by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
King Kaka took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to inform his fans and followers of the latest development in the 'Wajinga Nyinyi' controversy.
“I have just been summoned by The CID,” he tweeted.
The 'Wajinga Nyinyi' song, which was released recently, has been making waves on social media due to its hard-hitting message that takes aim at corruption at all levels in Kenya.
King Kaka also took a swipe at controversial pastors, politicians, and other personalities who are involved in corruption.
Since Saturday, the rapper has been expressing concerns about his safety, stating that his life is in danger from unnamed individuals.
Additionally, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has threatened to sue King Kaka for defamation.
However, Kenyans on Twitter have rallied around the rapper, offering words of encouragement and solidarity.
“Be UNAPOLOGETIC,” tweeted @StephenWakarera.
“Usisahau kuwapeleka hadi youtube waskize poetic justice #WajingaNyinyi #handsoffkaka,” tweeted @GTrulyke.
“Keep us posted. You may need a Paybill number. Positive Kenyans will give you all the support you may need,” tweeted @MutisyaJohn3.
“If you are summoned we are coming with you @RabbitTheKing who else is in support #IstandWithKingKaka,” tweeted @gikanga_joseph.
“Kaa ngumu king kaka…don’t withdraw the video…tuko pamoja #Wajinganyiyi,” tweeted @DkKipsalbei.
“Why?? Mbona Hawa watu wanakusumbua ju umesema ukweli??” tweeted @samuelthiong_o.
“This country is a joke! What’s so criminal in that song that the department of criminal investigations summons you??” tweeted @JohnLevite.
