A fresh public intervention has reignited one of Kenya’s most controversial cases, placing Babu Owino back under intense scrutiny and setting him on a collision path with Nairobi County official Geoffrey Mosiria.
More than six years after the 2020 nightclub shooting that left DJ Evolve paralysed, the debate is no longer fading. It is intensifying.
Mosiria Steps In With New Plan
Mosiria has announced plans to launch an online fundraising campaign aimed at supporting DJ Evolve, whose life was permanently altered after he was shot at a Kilimani club.
His proposal goes beyond donations.
He wants to
- Establish an online DJ entertainment platform for Evolve
- Set up a DJ academy to mentor young talent
- Provide continued support for medical care, rehabilitation, and mobility equipment
Framing his intervention as empowerment rather than charity, Mosiria has signaled that the current support structures around the DJ may not be sufficient.
Claims of Support Now Under Question
The announcement comes just days after Babu Owino publicly claimed he has spent over KSh 70 million on DJ Evolve’s treatment and continues to provide monthly support.
But Mosiria’s move, and the public reaction that followed, has cast doubt on those claims.
Observers and online commentators have begun asking difficult questions.
If such significant financial support has been sustained over the years, why does DJ Evolve still appear dependent on fresh public assistance?
The contrast between the claims and the DJ’s visible condition has sharpened scrutiny on the legislator.
A Case That Refuses to Fade
The January 2020 shooting shocked the nation. CCTV footage showed the moment DJ Evolve was shot at close range, leaving him with life altering injuries.
Although Babu Owino was arrested and charged with attempted murder, the case later took a controversial turn
- A private settlement was reached between parties
- The victim indicated limited recollection of the incident
- The court ultimately acquitted the MP
Legally, the matter was closed. Publicly, it never was.
Justice vs Rehabilitation
Mosiria’s intervention has revived a deeper national question, whether financial support can substitute accountability.
By stepping in to mobilise resources and propose long term solutions, he has implicitly challenged the narrative that DJ Evolve is already adequately supported.
His actions suggest a different reality, one where the victim’s needs persist despite years of claimed assistance.
Rising Tension and Political Undertones
The developments have also introduced a new dimension, a growing tension between Mosiria’s public advocacy and Babu Owino’s long standing position that he has taken responsibility.
What might have remained a quiet humanitarian effort has quickly evolved into a public standoff, with both figures now linked to opposing narratives
- One pushing for renewed support and visibility
- The other defending his record of care
With Nairobi’s political landscape always in motion, the issue is increasingly being viewed through both a humanitarian and political lens.
A Story Still Unfinished
At the centre of it all remains DJ Evolve, a young man whose career and life trajectory were abruptly changed.
While leaders and commentators clash, his situation continues to highlight the long term consequences of that single moment in 2020.
Mosiria’s call to action has ensured that the country cannot look away just yet. The questions surrounding responsibility, justice, and truth have returned, louder than before.
