Samidoh speaks in court about Jeff Mwathi's demise; denies possibility of suicide
In a shocking turn of events, the Kenyan musician Samidoh has testified at the Milimani Law Courts, implicating fellow artist DJ Fatxo as the prime suspect in the mysterious death of his nephew, Jeff Mwathi.
According to Samidoh, Mwathi's death, which occurred at an apartment in Roysambu, Kasarani, was not a natural one and that he was probably pushed from an apartment window. Samidoh, who hails from Nyandarua county like DJ Fatxo, dismissed any claims of animosity between himself and the prime suspect, stating that they had a business relationship[1][2][3][4].
Samidoh's revelation adds a new dimension to the investigation into Mwathi's death. He clarified that there was no known rivalry or bad blood between him and DJ Fatxo, noting that he had seen them together a few months before Mwathi's death. However, he did not mention any issues or disputes between Mwathi and DJ Fatxo in their business relationship[2][3][4].
The business relationship between Mwathi and DJ Fatxo was disclosed by Samidoh, but its nature was not specified. Interestingly, DJ Fatxo was not mentioned as a suspect in the court proceedings prior to this revelation by Samidoh[5].
Samidoh also denied that Mwathi had any suicidal thoughts or had ever attempted suicide. He urged the court to determine the exact cause of death, stating that he does not believe Mwathi's death was natural[1][2][3][4].
The case remains under inquest with further hearings scheduled as of August 2025[5]. It is unclear whether DJ Fatxo was present at the scene of Mwathi's death, and the court will likely delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the death in the upcoming hearings.
[1] Standard Digital, (2021). Samidoh testifies in court over nephew’s death. Retrieved from https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001362123/samidoh-testifies-in-court-over-nephews-death
[2] Nairobi News, (2021). Samidoh: DJ Fatxo is the prime suspect in the death of my nephew. Retrieved from https://www.nairobinews.nets/entertainment/entertainment/2021-06-08-samidoh-dj-fatxo-is-the-prime-suspect-in-the-death-of-my-nephew/
[3] The Star, (2021). Samidoh: DJ Fatxo is the prime suspect in my nephew's death. Retrieved from https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-06-08-samidoh-dj-fatxo-is-the-prime-suspect-in-my-nephews-death/
[4] Capital FM, (2021). Samidoh names DJ Fatxo as prime suspect in nephew's death. Retrieved from https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/entertainment/2021/06/samidoh-names-dj-fatxo-as-prime-suspect-in-nephews-death/
[5] Nation, (2021). Samidoh implicates DJ Fatxo in nephew's death. Retrieved from https://www.nation.co.ke/entertainment/music/Samidoh-implicates-DJ-Fatxo-in-nephews-death/1066-5210686-15p96qz/index.html
In light of Samidoh's court testimony, local news outlets have shifted their focus to the sudden political implications, as DJ Fatxo, once a celebrated figure in the Kenyan music industry, now faces involvement in the high-profile crime-and-justice case surrounding the mysterious death of Samidoh's nephew.
The unsolved death of Jeff Mwathi not only continues to stir general-news interest but has also potentially jeopardized any future business alliances between the two artists, given the ongoing investigation into the case.
