Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru has been faulted for threatening to sue rapper Kennedy Ombima alias King Kaka, for painting her as corrupt in his new song 'Wajinga Nyinyi'.
The governor on Monday directed that the artiste pulls down the song, failure to which she would sue him in court for defamation.
But political analyst Charles Kipkulel has said that this was a wrong move from the governor, who now appears guilty, which will be seen as the reason why she is offended by the song.
He says that the county boss might have been misled by her advisors, and should have ignored the song. He says that she should not be bothered if she really is innocent of corruption.
"Those advising her have misled her, such matters are ignored. By denying the claims she is appearing guilty. Let her keep mum and concentrate on her work (Wale wanamuadvise wamemdanganya. Jambo hili ni la kunyamazia, ukianza kukana inaonekana ni kama alisema ukweli. Yeye anyamaze afanye kazi yake)," he said on Radio Maisha on Tuesday morning.
He also pointed out that Waiguru will most likely suffer a defeat in court, as King Kaka's allegations are publicly known details, which the rapper can also say he aired as an opinion.
This way, he says, the governor could end up suffering another blow in court, further denting her image in the public eye.
"This is an issue already in the court of public opinion. It is about art and poetic license (Hii mambo iko kwa court of public opinion na hii ni mambo ya sanaa, poetic license)," she said.
He said that even if pulled down from online platforms as is being demanded by Waiguru, Kenyans have already consumed the content of the song, which cannot be reversed.