Gospel singer Rufftone to vie for Nairobi Senator seat

BY OLIVIA MUNGWANA

Kenyan Gospel musician Rufftone who real name is Roy Smith Mwita has revealed  that he is planning to run for Senator of Nairobi in next year’s general elections.

“I am disclosing this for the first time in regards to what the future holds for Rufftone. You are looking at the new incoming Nairobi Senator, Mr. Roy Smith Mwita,” he said during an interview on Churchil Show.

The ‘Mwikulu’ hitmaker  has joined other Kenyan musicians like Frasha, Gabu, and Prezzo in lining up to run for office in the 2022 General Elections.

Before getting into politics, the musician stated that he would be doing Campus tours across the country, citing Covid’s impact on the music industry as an example.

The gospel singer stated that his goal with the campus tours is to mentor young students and that the free entry events are intended to promote peace through the arts.“Working with Lampstand Events, we are very intentional with the initiative dubbed ‘Pure Praise’ where we do campus tours all over the country to deliver the Good News of Christ.”