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KRG The Don says making it in Kenyan music industry is tougher than politics
28th November, 2025 11:15 AM
Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Karagu Kimani, widely known as KRG The Don, has revealed that breaking into the music industry in Kenya is far more challenging than venturing into politics.
Speaking during an interview with Chris the Bass on Friday, November 28, 2025, KRG explained that in the music industry, success depends on constant performance and public reception, unlike politics, which requires one to focus on grassroots mobilisation every five years.
“Hii muziki iko na maneno mingi ni kali kuliko siasa, if you compare the Kenya entertainment industry and politics, politics ni simple kwa sababu ukipiga campaign yako vizuri kwa ground ukuwe elected miaka tano hakuna mtu anakutoa hapo wewe ndio utaamua ufanye kazi ama hutafanya kazi lakini wananchi ndio wataamua baada ya miaka tano,” KRG said.
“Mziki maamuzi yako ni kila siku leo ngoma yako ndio iko juu kesho ni ya mwengine competition ni stiff na judgement ni daily.”
He also highlighted the importance of management and support for musicians.
“Apart from that ukuwe na ngoma kali huna management hupati shows,” he added.
According to KRG, the unpredictable nature of music, the stiff competition, and the constant scrutiny by audiences make the Kenyan music industry one of the toughest arenas for artistes, even tougher than politics, where success and tenure are more structured.
Nairobi senatorial bid
On Monday, November 24, 2025, KRG the Don officially reaffirmed his intention to run for Nairobi Senator in the 2027 General Elections.
Taking to his official Instagram account, he urged Nairobi residents to register as voters, saying their votes will determine the future of the city. KRG said that he understands the struggles of Nairobians and believes it is time for change in leadership.
“Take some time off your busy schedule and register as a voter kwa sababu hio kura yako ndio itachange mambo yetu sote in 2027 General elections. Wakazi wa Nairobi, mbele yenu ni kijana wenu, round hii nimekuja kuwaambia wakazi wa Nairobi, vijana, akina mama wa Nairobi. Mjitokeze kwa wingi mwende mkate kura,” he said.
He further highlighted challenges residents have faced under past leadership, claiming that previous leaders have neglected the needs of the people and promised to fix them once elected.
“Najua mmeteseka sana hii Nairobi yetu kwa viongozi ambao hawatupendi sisi. Wanapenda tu mambo yao. Hawajali sisi tunapitia shida gani kama wakaaji wa Nairobi. Hawaelewi shida zetu kwa sababu sio watu wa hapa, ni watu walitoka sijui hapa. Tumechoka na hiyo maneno,” KRG promised.
In addition, KRG positioned himself as a candidate who is familiar with Nairobi’s problems and ready to work alongside residents to bring meaningful solutions.
“Mimi kama kijana wenu niko tayari kuwatumikia pamoja na nyinyi tushikane. Tunajua shida za Nairobi. Na shida za watu wa Nairobi haziwezi tatuliwa na watu ambao hawakai huku. Tuchange Nairobi yetu,” he said.
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