‘You should be fired!’ Kenyans fire at Homeboyz presenter Didge after ‘fake’ apology over ignorant remarks

Homeboyz Radio Presenter Didge has apologised for remarks he made on-air regarding the circumstances of Moi University student Ivy Wangechi.

Didge was suspended from work after making jokes and puns during the ‘Mtaani‘ show about Ms Wangechi’s death as his co-presenters laughed.

In his remarks on Wednesday, Didge told girls to be mindful of the person they are dating because that is how they might die.

In a lengthy post on Instagram moments after his suspension, Didge said he regret his utterances after realising his mistake and apologised to his fans and the public who might have been hurt by his comments.

“It is with a sincere heart that I apologise to anyone who was offended by the remarks made on our show Mtaani yesterday (Tuesday the 9th of March) past 10pm. After careful revision of the said show, we made some remarks that were provocative and seemingly tasteless on a very sensitive subject matter, having said that, I am also deeply sorry to anyone who might have been hurt by these comments. As one of the lead presenters of the Mtaani show i take full responsibility and i’m totally remorseful for the specific statements. i would also like to apologise to our colleagues and the @homeboyzkenya (HBR) station as a whole. We as MTAANI apologise to our fans as well and the immediate public on this issue. We are definitely taking steps to make sure we improve on the quality of our content,” wrote Didge.

Ivy Wangechi was killed inside Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret where she was doing her final exams.

The suspect, Naftali Njahi Kinuthia, is said to have hit her with an axe before slitting the throat with a sword.

  
 
 
 
 
 
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 It is with a sincere heart that I apologise to anyone who was offended by the remarks made on our show Mtaani yesterday (Tuesday the 9th of March) past 10pm. After careful revision of the said show, we made some remarks that were provocative and seemingly tasteless on a very sensitive subject matter, having said that, I am also deeply sorry to anyone who might have been hurt by these comments. As one of the lead presenters of the Mtaani show i take full responsibility and i'm totally remorseful for the specific statements. i would also like to apologise to our colleagues and the @homeboyzkenya (HBR) station as a whole. We as MTAANI apologise to our fans as well and the immediate public on this issue. We are definitely taking steps to make sure we improve on the quality of our content. 💛👊🏾👑
 
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His apology elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans ;

misskihoroDidge, I love you, but this ain’t it. You don’t say “sorry you’re offended”. You say sorry, I was wrong. And plugging your show after your apology…. tasteless. You can do better bro. You were wrong, and your comments hurt people.

andre_thefourthYou have apologised,what’s important is not what you write or how you write it…human beings will always have a say and some will not get satisfied,ive read the comments & some people here are acting as “saints”.If the apology is true and sincere Bro,you and your God are the only ones who know that …we all error and such is life ,dust yourself up and move on…👊

joysum1I hope they fire you. You don’t seem remorseful.

_albohApology reached home broski @misskihoro wtf!! Ur comments are not helping the situation for him and the most affected people out there

mwangi.maureen.7We have noted you.Your partner should be packing her bags now

__frank_iz_me__I really love your show and I believe everyone makes a mistake. I personally don’t judge you at all. Looking forward to your show. Big time man @didgethesinger