Renowned gospel artist James Ngaita, widely known as Jimmy Gait, is recovering in hospital after surviving a violent robbery incident on Sunday morning.

The attack occurred at around 10 a.m. on February 22 in Runda. News of the incident was shared by fellow gospel entertainer DJ Mo, who confirmed that Gait had been assaulted by armed thugs and robbed of his phone.

In a social media post, DJ Mo called on fans to pray for the singer and cautioned the public against any potential misuse of his stolen device.

“Very sad manze. Guys, let’s pray for @jimmygaitofficial. He was brutally attacked by thugs this morning at around 10 a.m. around Runda. His phone was taken. Be aware of any exploitation because they took his phone. Now receiving treatment at St. Teresa Thindigua,” he wrote, sharing a video of the injured musician.

The video showed a shaken and bloodied Jimmy Gait recounting the terrifying ordeal. He revealed that the attackers severely injured his hands during the assault.

“They have hurt me so badly. They’ve cut my fingers and my hand is cut,” Gait said. “It is only by God’s grace that I have survived. I saw death with my own eyes.”

The incident has sparked widespread concern online, with fans and fellow celebrities expressing sympathy and alarm over rising insecurity.

Media personality Willy Tuva wrote, “Pole sana Jimmy. Insecurity is now getting out of hand,” while entertainer Silva Mistarish added, “Prayers up @jimmygaitofficial pole sana.”

Jimmy Gait, born James Ngaita, rose to national fame with his breakout hit “Muhadhara.” Over the years, he has cemented his place as one of Kenya’s most influential gospel musicians with popular songs such as “Hurai,” “Appointment,” and “Kuna Day.”

Celebrated for blending contemporary urban sounds with uplifting spiritual messages, he has remained a household name in Kenya’s gospel scene for more than a decade.