Comedian Eunice Mammito has responded after a skit video mocking Joseph Irungu after sentencing attracted wild reactions.
In a statement, Mammito remained unapologetic noting that she was hoping Kenyans could unite against graft instead of cooking her.
Mammito noted that it was a rare occurrence for Kenyans to unite but her video had led to that.
Nonetheless, she remained unapologetic and held her head high over the video.
“I have a witnessed a very rare occurrence something that has not happened since 2002 people from every background uniting together for a reason, to cook me. It gives me hope for the future that one day we shall unite and fight against corruption and other things ailing our country. Am in hot fire now, my soul wipes . Iam but a small thin woman with no buttocks and am not as attractive, how dare I joke about a beautiful accused person , but your unity how it fills my soul!” Mammito wrote.
The controversy erupted just hours after High Court Judge Justice Grace Nzioka handed down a death sentence to Jowie for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.
Mammito’s latest video, which has since sparked mixed reactions, features her singing a song offering advice to Jowie.
Despite Mammito’s likely innocent intentions, many netizens have taken issue with her choice of words.
The lyrics of the song go:Â “Jowie, Jowie, Jowieeee… Don’t you cry because you got a death sentence… See it as an opportunity to scam us… When you go to prison, you will find a man who loves you so much… You will perform your songs in the prison talent show and you will kill it, Jowie…”
Critics argue that Mammito failed to consider the pain and suffering Jowie’s family is enduring.
Many assert that her attempt at humour fell flat and came across as tasteless given the seriousness of the situation.
