King Kaka opens up on receiving threats.

Celebrated rapper Kennedy Ombima, widely known as King Kaka, has voiced his concerns about the alarming rise of forceful abductions in Kenya, describing this trend as a troubling way to silence dissent. 

In an interview with SPM Buzz, the outspoken artist condemned these actions and urged the government to address the grievances of its citizens rather than intimidate them.

“If the government is behind these abductions, it is an unfortunate attempt to instil fear. Those being abducted are merely speaking out on behalf of the rest of us as Kenyans.

We have been promised so much, yet the reality has not matched those expectations. With jobless graduates and constant complaints, people cannot continue to suffer in silence,” Kaka stated.

Known for his fearless critique of political and social injustices, the rapper highlighted the growing crisis facing the country.

“This is a crisis that needs urgent attention, and it should not be dealt with through abductions. If it continues down this path, many of us will end up in prison, I included,” he added.

The rapper also recounted personal threats he received after releasing his hit song Wajinga Nyinyi, which criticised the government for corruption and mismanagement.

“I have been very vocal in fighting for Kenyans and pointing out mistakes from the government. I was once called by the President. Ministers have called me to tell me ati nawachomea. Senators and Women Representatives have threatened me. I have even received death threats,” he revealed.

Tanzanian Journalist Abducted and Released in Nairobi

King Kaka’s comments come in response to the recent abduction of Tanzanian journalist and activist Maria Tsehai Sarungi, who was taken in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon. 

Tsehai, a vocal critic of the Tanzanian government, was reportedly seized by three hooded men driving a Toyota Noah.

The incident occurred outside Chaka Place in Kilimani, where Tsehai had gone for a hair appointment. 

Witnesses reported that the assailants blocked her car, forcibly removed her, and forced her into their vehicle before speeding away.

News of her abduction quickly spread on social media, prompting swift condemnation from human rights groups, including Amnesty International Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya. 

The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Kenya, Stephen Jackson, expressed deep concern over the incident, calling it troubling.

This case brings back memories of other high-profile abductions, such as that of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who was abducted in Nairobi and later found in a Ugandan jail.

Tsehai, who sought political asylum in Kenya following persecution in her home country, has been living in Nairobi with her family.

Known for her strong stance against corruption and human rights abuses in Tanzania, Tsehai has been particularly critical of the current President Samia Suluhu, often voicing her opinions on social media and her blog.

After intense pressure from human rights advocates, Tsehai was released later that evening. In a video shared after her release, she expressed her gratitude to her supporters, saying,

“Thank you very much, dear Kenyans and Tanzanians. I am safe, and God is good. I will say thank you properly tomorrow.”

 Despite her release, details about her abductors remain unclear as police have initiated investigations.

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