Artist and entrepreneur KRG The Don has disclosed that he was offered millions of shillings to support the recent Gen Z protests against the government but chose to decline the offer.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with SPM Buzz, KRG The Don addressed the controversy surrounding his support for the government, despite significant criticism from the younger generation.
The singer, who has been vocal about his loyalty to the current administration, revealed that he was approached with a lucrative offer to join the protests.
“So many people approached me.. Wengine walisema watanipa pesa, up to Sh10M kuenda against the government. Other influencers and other people were paid so they can push this thing kwa wananchi…. I told them me am a loyalist. You cannot buy me with any amount of money. Sh10M ni kama pesa ya kununua mayai na kachumbari to me…. Wacha niimbe mziki, niuze magari and other jobs lakini I don’t have blood on my hands.”
KRG The Don, who has faced backlash from Gen Z activists for his stance, explained that he empathizes with their frustrations but disagrees with their methods. “Mimi siko mbali na Gen Z…. Naelewa what they want. Their pain is my pain. I understand where they are coming from and where they want us to go. The only problem I have with them is their approach. Mi I have a different approach but we all want a common goal. To make our country better,” he said.
The artist emphasized his perspective on the current political situation, questioning the logic behind fighting the president. He described himself as “very smart and very intelligent,” capable of understanding and evaluating various viewpoints. KRG The Don criticized the protests, suggesting that they lacked a clear alternative plan and that constant criticism without viable solutions was counterproductive.
In his analogy, KRG The Don likened the political situation to a household where the father is away on business.
“The president was busy with the foreign trips because he went to look for help outside Kenya. Our scenario is like a house, we have a father but no mother. But we have workers at home. So, when the father goes on a trip, the workers take over but don’t cook for the kids. So, after eating the snacks the father left, the kids start feeling hungry. But this doesn’t mean we burn the house,” he explained.
