Musician and Mathare Constituency parliamentary aspirant Kevin Bahati has revealed that he raised a whopping KSh10 million from the much-talked-about event that was initially expected to be his wedding.
The singer disclosed that the event, which attracted widespread public attention and sparked speculation about his marital plans, was deliberately designed to create a national conversation before turning into a platform for his political ambitions.
According to Bahati, the much-publicised ‘wedding’ was a strategic stunt aimed at capturing the attention of Kenyans and drawing them to his campaign launch as he positions himself for the Mathare parliamentary seat.
“I raised KSh10 million from the event,” Bahati revealed.
The event caught many Kenyans by surprise, with some expecting to witness the musician exchange marriage vows, only for the occasion to take a political turn and unveil his campaign ambitions.
Bahati’s approach has since generated mixed reactions, with some questioning the use of a wedding-themed event to launch a political campaign, while others have applauded his ability to turn entertainment into a political marketing strategy.
The musician, who has increasingly shifted his attention towards politics, is seeking to translate his popularity in the entertainment industry into political support in Mathare ahead of the 2027 General Election.
For Bahati, what many thought would be a day of wedding celebrations turned into a major political statement — and, by his account, a KSh10 million fundraising success.
