Wasanii Wananchi: Top Artistes Come Together for Peace

Wasanii Wananchi is a peace project that brings together like-minded Kenyans in the entertainment industry i.e. musicians, DJs and MCs among others, whose mission is to spread peace and harmony though art and dialogue. This comes at a time when our country is about to go into elections of the 4th of March.

Members include Frasha (Chairman), Lady Bee, Octopizzo, Size 8, Eko Dydda, Mimmo, Mbuvi, Zakah (Ukoo Flani Mau Mau), Alice Kamande, Juliani, Nonini, Wyre, MC Phillipo, Naswa crew (Citizen TV) among others.

Mission Statement: Positively influencing society through art and dialogue

Slogan: One Love Kenya, Pendo Moja Kenya

The group aims at reaching as many Kenyans as possible, discussing matters peace. On Sunday the 27th of Jan 2013, the group visited Mathare slum where they played a football match with local residents at the football grounds.

Other on-ground activities included:
– Walking around the neighborhood and talking to the resident’s one on one about the current political situation and understanding why violence seems to erupt every time Kenyans go for elections.
– Discussing the direct effects of violence and why we should avoid it at all costs this time round.
– Artistes performed for the crowd.

They duplicated the programme at the next event on Sunday, 3rd February at Mukuru Kwa Njenga and Mukuru Kwa Reuben. The procession also plans to tour Utawala, Pipeline, Imara Daima and surrounding areas, spreading the message of peace. The group also plans to visit Kibera slum on the 23rd of Feb ruary.

During the month of February, Wasanii Wananchi will also visit various parts of the country that were greatly affected during the post-election violence e.g. Rift
Valley.

Currently, the artistes involved are taking care of all expenses incurred. Individual and corporate supporters are also welcome. Entertainers and other well-wishers can get in touch with them on [email protected].