The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, alias Marakwet Daughter for the lyrics in her latest song dubbed 'Arap Ruto.' In a statement on February 5, the authority claimed that the song lyrics were likely to incite feelings of ethnic contempt, hatred, and hostility. "Pursuant to the above-mentioned mandate, the Commission is investigating the words used in your hit song; 'Arap Ruto'," part of the statement read. "Words which are likely to incite feelings of ethnic contempt, hatred, and hostility and affect harmonious coexistence between different ethnic communities in Kenya, contrary to Section 13(1)(a) and Section 62 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act." The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) chairman Samuel Kobia at a past event.
NCIC She was ordered to appear before the commission on February 5 to aid in investigations into the matter.
Marakwet Daughter, a local musician who gained fame last year over her popular song, 'Mali Safi Chito,' changed tact in her latest song, choosing the political route instead.
In the song, she addresses President William Ruto directly, lamenting the plight of Kenyans and asking him to tell Kenyans where they went wrong in electing him. "Arap Ruto, when did we wrong you?
