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Inspector of police Simiyu Khaemba croons inspiration to steer band to fame

Samuel Simiyu Khaemba

NAIROBI, KENYA: His affinity for music started at the tender age of eight. At the time, he would wait until his father was away to secretly practise playing traditional guitars, locally known as litungu and siriri. Little did he know that it would grow into a passion and profitable venture.

Samuel Simiyu Khaemba, an Administration Police inspector based in Kerugoya and father of one, puts his job of keeping Kenyans safe first, before focusing on his band that rakes in a tidy sum to supplement his income.

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