The Kamba gospel industry is in turmoil after popular artist Stephen Kasolo was urgently summoned by DCI Athi River and locked in , just hours after fellow gospel musician Stella Mengele made an explosive statement hinting at years of mistreatment.
The award winning musician has been remanded for 8 days in prisons waiting bail hearing , a detective handling the case has told Channel 15 News via a phone call.

Mengele, in a cryptic yet firm declaration, revealed that she had endured three years of insults before finally deciding to take action.
“It has taken me three years of insults for me to take action. It wasn’t my desire to have anyone go to jail. I was told to go where I know. I only know God and the Law. Respect families.”
Her words have ignited speculation, with many wondering whether her statement is linked to Kasolo’s sudden legal troubles. Sources indicate that the DCI’s summons could be connected to a formal complaint filed against him, though details remain scarce.
The Ndeke Ya Muthanga Connection
Kasolo’s summons comes just hours after Ndeke Ya Muthanga was released by Kiambu detectives, following a night behind bars at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Ndeke was arrested yesterday at Kyumbi and swiftly transported to Kiambu, where he spent the entire day under intense grilling. His arrest was reportedly triggered by a complaint filed by none other than Stephen Kasolo himself.
With Ndeke now free and Kasolo under investigation, the gospel industry is abuzz with speculation—was this an unexpected twist of fate, or is there a deeper power play at hand?
Kamba Gospel Industry in Crisis
This unfolding drama has further exposed cracks within the Kamba gospel scene, which has recently been rocked by scandals, accusations, and public fallouts among artists. Fans are now demanding transparency from their gospel icons, while critics argue that personal feuds are eroding the sanctity of gospel ministry.

As Kasolo prepares to face the the law, all eyes are on Stella Mengele’s next move—will she back down , let the law take it’s course or is this just the beginning of a much deeper exposé?
Stay with Channel 15 News for the latest updates on this developing story.

