A past NASA rally [PHOTO/kenyayote.com]
A pastor in Eldoret is under fire for singing a political song in support of the National Super Alliance (NASA).
Kalenjin gospel king Pastor Joel Kimetto got himself at the centre of the raging debate when he released a song endorsing the political outfit.
The gospel singer and preacher of nearly four decades released an irresistible tune with the catchy refrain “Kokeu keba Nasa” (the nation has shifted to Nasa).
This irked some of his followers, who took to social media to vent out their strong disappointment on grounds that it was grossly "immoral" for Kimetto to mix the gospel and politics.
“Did Kimetto just say baba tibim, baba tialala, instead of “praise the Lord?” wrote Justice Ngetich on Facebook.
Reuben Too said: “As a role model to Kipsigis gospel singers, Joel Kimetto shouldn’t have involved himself in partisan politics but he could have come up with songs touching on peace and cohesion.”
However, he also received supporters who argued that the "Kichigili" music king should be left to exploit his talent to “do his business” as well as “pay his bills”.
“Everyone thinks he (Rev Kosgey) is God-sent for preaching Jubilee and as soon as someone does the same for another party they are vilified.
"Hypocrisy of the highest order. Kudos Sir. Keep the music coming,” said Timothy Kemei, another fan.
“It is wrong to demonise Kimetto just because he was empowered by Nasa, something Jubilee did not do. Remember singing is his career too. That is where his offspring get daily bread,” another fan said.