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How Kikuyu musicians have been sucked into Jubilee wrangles, BBI politics

Gospel artiste Ben Githae performs on stage during a Jubilee rally at Uhuru Park on September 9, 2017. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

After the death of Joseph Kamaru and John Demathew, Kikuyu musicians vowed to remain united and steer the community in one direction.

But beyond the familiar rhythm of their beat, the messages buried in the lyrics are as divided as Mt Kenya politicians.

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