“We will all die but Kenya will remain,” Solomon Mkubwa urges Kenyans to keep peace
Following his performance at the Kenya Kwanza Alliance final rally at Nyayo Stadium, Solomon Mkubwa has issued a statement.
Some people viewed the gospel minister’s performance on August 6 as endorsing the William Ruto-Rigathi Gachagua ticket.
Mkubwa stated in an interview with TUKO that he is politically agnostic and that the purpose of his performance was to promote peace.
Mkubwa, who played his classic Mfalme Wa Amani tune, said he did not sing for the money when questioned about the amount of money he was given for the performance.
“I am a servant of God and peace is my message, just like the message in the song I performed. As a servant of God, I would have gone if the opposing political camp called me to their.”
Mkubwa also dismissed claims that he was paid to attend DP Ruto’s event.
“I did not take up this event because of money. Natumika sababu ya kesho (I performed for tomorrow’s sake) in the sense that someone might see me performing and later seek my services.”
The musician said he would back whichever candidate won the polls.
“We will pray for whoever wins. Leadership comes from God and I cannot go against His will.
God will still be with whoever will be in the opposition.”
Mkubwa referred to his hit as a “national song” and expressed his thanks for the chance to sing in front of the entire country.
He closed by pleading for Kenyans to maintain peace throughout elections, saying that although people would come and go, the nation would endure.
“Kenyans are learned and self-aware people. Even the children are singing about peace. Let us avoid any conflicts. We will all die one day but Kenya will remain.”
