Kenyan Celebs Who Have Faced Backlash Over Being Allegedly Pro-Ruto

Rising rapper Stoopid Boy is the latest artist facing online fire after a freestyle praising President William Ruto circulated on July 15, 2025.

In the clip, he raps about staying loyal to the president and rejecting protest culture, prompting the hashtag #StoopidSoldOut to trend on X (formerly Twitter).

One user wrote, “This is the fastest fall-off in Kenyan music history. We loved the rebel, not the puppet.” Another added, “Delete his tracks from my playlist. Immediately.”

The musician isn't the only celebrity who has faced backlash for seemingly supporting the under-fire head of state. Some others are below:

KRG the Don

Back in March 2023, KRG went viral after saying in an interview on PlugTV that protesters were “being paid” and that he wouldn’t join them because “Ruto helped me personally.”

The rapper’s follower count dipped almost instantly, with brands quietly pulling out of planned endorsements. His name trended under #OpportunistEnergy as fans accused him of abandoning the hustle for political favour.

Cassypool

The self-styled influencer and online commentator gained infamy in May 31st 2025 after publicly praising President Ruto’s leadership during a State House visit.

While his antics previously drew mixed reactions, this move saw major events drop him from their influencer rosters. Critics called him a “state puppet,” noting a shift from comedy to sycophancy.

Karangu Wa Muraya

On June 11, 2025, Kikuyu gospel singer Karangu Wa Muraya was chased out of Murang’a by angry locals after he donated flour days after attending a State House summit.

His Facebook post that evening read, “Please use this platform to advise me, not insult me.” Over 12,000 comments poured in—mostly disappointed fans.

Fellow Mt. Kenya musicians including Samidoh, Ben Githae, and 90K Ka Msoh also faced online backlash after the same meeting on June 10, 2025, with Githae later vowing to stop singing political songs due to the hate.

Samidoh

The Mugithi star drew heat after attending a function at Dp Kithure Kindiki's Karen Home on 23rd March 2025. Though he didn’t speak out politically, fans felt let down.

“You sing about struggle but dine with those causing it?” one comment read, with Samidoh responding '' In a war of ego the loser wins.''

Dyana Cods

Even rapper Dyana Cods, who posted “I love my president” on June 30, 2025, was forced to delete the post and issue an apology, calling it “a dare gone wrong.”

The backlash was swift. She deleted the post and issued an apology—one fans largely dismissed as damage control.