Homeboyz Radio presenter Lotan has responded to comedian and media personality Oga Obinna after he criticised Kenyans who heckled nominated Senator Karen Nyamu during an endometriosis awareness event at the KICC.
The incident happened on Sunday, September 27, during Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors event at the KICC Comesa Grounds in Nairobi.
Nyamu took to the stage to address the gathering, but her speech was interrupted by members of the crowd chanting “Wantam”, a phrase associated with opposition to the current government.
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Obinna later criticised those who disrupted the event, arguing that the political chants shifted attention away from the main purpose of the gathering, which was raising awareness about endometriosis.
Lotan defends Kenyans’ political right.
In a video shared on social media, Lotan pushed back against Obinna’s criticism, arguing that Kenyans were within their rights to express their political views.
“Shame on you. Listen, whatever Kenyans did on that stage, that is their business and political right. And it’s democracy at its best,” Lotan said.
“And this one goes to people who occupy positions of influence. You cannot shove down your political thoughts on other people,” he added.
Lotan further argued that supporting a particular political candidate is a personal decision and should not be presented as an instruction to others.
“If you believe a certain candidate is worth another opportunity, that’s your thought,” he said.
His comments appeared to directly challenge the argument that the crowd’s political chants were inappropriate simply because they occurred during an event centred on endometriosis awareness.
What happened at the KICC?
The controversy began after Nyamu attempted to address the crowd during the awareness event, only for attendees to drown her out with chants.
The comedian also noted that Nyamu was not the central focus of the event.
The incident subsequently sparked discussion online, with reactions divided over whether political expression was appropriate at an event dedicated to a health cause.
