Top Kenyan DJs, MCs launch fundraiser for Hype Ballo's legal fees

Kenya's DJ and hypemen community has launched an online fundraiser aimed at raising funds to cover murder suspect Hype Ballo's legal fees.

The drive, which is being spearheaded by some of the biggest names in the DJ'ing community in Kenya, as well as some of the leading nightclub hypemen, was launched after Allan Ochieng, alias Hype Ballo, was named as the prime suspect in the ongoing murder case of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Felix Kelian. 

Ballo had originally been arrested alongside his boss and compatriot DJ Joe Mfalme, real name Joseph Mwenda Munoru, with whom he was accused, alongside several others, of the death of the DCI officer.

After 14 days, DJ Joe Mfalme was released and retained as a State witness while Ballo remained behind bars, with the murder case falling squarely on him.

Mfalme was released alongside; Eric Kariuki Gathua, Simon Wambugu Wanjiru, Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Cheruiyot Rotich and Agnes Kerubo Mogoiare.

In light of the turn of events, Ballo's fellow hypemen have now initiated a united online drive aimed at facilitating his legal defense.

Using the hashtag #IStandWithBallo, the nightlife entertainers have been expressing their support for Ballo, maintaining that he is innocent while also asking the public to send their financial support to a Paybill number specifically dedicated to the cause.

Some of the notable DJs and hypemen who have already shared the poster and rallied the public towards the cause include DJ Creme de la Creme, DJ Joe Mfalme, DJ Cibin, Kriss Darling, DJ Lisney, DJ Sych and hypemen MC Gogo, Timeless Noel, MC Hype Don and Hype Gad Kenya.

Meanwhile, DJ Mfalme has already gone back to the hustle - less than a week after his release, the celebrated DJ has already played in some of Nairobi's biggest nightclubs and already has a packed schedule where he will play at top nightclubs in Kilifi and Mombasa counties this weekend.