Ben Githae Apologizes to Gen Z Over State House Visit
Famous Kikuyu gospel artist Ben Githae has publicly apologized to Kenyans, especially the youth known as Generation Z, for visiting State House in Nairobi.
Speaking during a radio interview on Thursday, June 19, Githae admitted that the backlash he has faced since the visit has been overwhelming.
“For the past three weeks, I’ve faced a lot of criticism and even threats,” Githae confessed. “I sincerely ask for forgiveness from all Kenyans, especially Gen Z.
I have surrendered. I don’t want to be treated the same way I was treated three weeks ago. If I offended anyone, I truly apologize.”
In early May, Githae joined a group of Kikuyu artists, including Karangu Muraya and Samidoh, in visiting State House.
During the visit, they met with President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to discuss how the government could support the local music industry. However, the meeting did not sit well with the public.
Many Kenyans, especially the youth, were angered by the visit, accusing the artists of being used for political image-building while ignoring the struggles of ordinary citizens.
The musicians were seen applauding government efforts and programs, which many interpreted as a betrayal, especially at a time when citizens are grappling with tough economic conditions.
Karangu Muraya, one of the musicians who accompanied Githae, faced even more criticism shortly afterward. He posted online praising the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA), claiming it had helped clear his brother’s hospital bill.
This remark sparked outrage online, with many people accusing him of trying to market a government program for personal benefit.
Muraya again found himself under fire on June 18 after sharing that his friend’s body had been held in a morgue for more than a month due to an unpaid hospital bill totaling Ksh 270,000.
He explained that the initial bill at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) was Ksh 700,000.
According to him, SHA paid Ksh 300,000, and friends and family managed to raise another Ksh 100,000, leaving a balance of Ksh 270,000 that had not been settled.
“I am deeply ashamed. My friend Sam from Gatanga has been lying in the morgue for over a month because we couldn’t pay the remaining hospital balance,” Muraya wrote in his emotional online post.
His statement attracted fresh criticism from the public. Many questioned why the SHA, which he had praised just weeks before, couldn’t clear the full bill.
The incident has caused many to doubt the effectiveness of the program, especially coming from someone recently linked to high-level government figures.
The backlash facing these artists reflects growing public frustration, particularly among the youth, who feel let down by public figures they once admired.
Join Gen Z New WhatsApp Channel #JusticeforAlbertOjwang To Stay Updated On time
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT5gSGufImU8R0DO30
