Cows in Karen: Ringtone dismisses residents call to stop rearing 40 animals

Karen Residents Association has warned gospel singer Alex Apoko alia Ringtone to stop rearing his 40 cows in the area.

In a letter dated February 26, the association said rearing the cows was against the rules and regulations of the community.

"Members are complaining...please note that Karen is not a farm but a residents' community. We are considering a legal case against you if you don't cooperate with the rules," chairman James Hirst said.

"Kindly sort this matter and let's start working together for the benefit of our members."

But Ringtone said on his Twitter handle he is ready to go to court since his cows have not trespassed into anyone's property.

"I don't fear the association, my cows in Karen have not trespassed into anyone's property. These are the strategies of the rich to block the poor from being rich. I'm ready for court, " he tweeted.

Kenyans on Twitter, however, reacted differently to his post.

"Karen residents want to kick out Ringtone Apoko for rearing over 40 cows in his home. Are these the cows that were part of Zari's dowry?" Muthui asked.

Shadrack moses said, "Ringtone Apoko, ng'ombe ni zako, penye unakaa ni kwako mtu asikwambie kitu ala." 

"Life is not meaningless. Life is an opportunity to make yourself meaningful. So Ringtone Apoko, kama ngombe zako hazikuli kwa mtu we endelea kuzifuga," Samuel said.

Ongondo said," Mmesema Ringtone Apoko amekua mchungaji nikakumbuka akiimba "natumia talanta yangu ambayo Mungu alinipa" you never know, maybe iyo ndio talanta alikua akisema."

Ringtone has a history of making big claims. When news broke on social media that Zari had broken up with her husband, Diamond, he announced he is planning to marry Zari.

A few days later, he posted a picture of himself with a herd of cattle and said he has planned to take them to Uganda to pay Zari's dowry. Speaking to Word Is, he explained his plans.

"We are going to Uganda with my friends. You know there is no problem with trying out something that your heart wants. Many times I have been following what people want, but this time I am going to follow what my heart wants," Ringtone said.

"So my heart wants to go to Uganda. I want to go to Uganda to visit Zari's home. I am going with some of my close friends and one or two elders, who are going to seek to know if we can be allowed to pay dowry for Zari.

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