[George Njunge, Standard]Politicians have devised new ways to woo voters in Thursday’s parliamentary and ward by-elections in Kiambaa and Muguga. Popular musicians have been used to draw crowds during campaigns by engaging the electorate through song and dance. Muigai Njoroge, one of the most popular Kikuyu gospel artiste’s, has composed a Benga vernacular song praising one of the candidates vying for the Kiambaa parliamentary seat. Yesterday, security officers had a difficult time controlling large crowds that had turned up to listen to the musicians at Karuri. Gospel musicians included Loise Kim, Austin Muturi, Milcha Njambai and Betty Bayo.

Source: Standard Digital July 13, 2021 05:37 UTC