22/11/2025
NEWTON KARISH🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴
Newton Kariuki Ndwiga populary known as Newton Karish is currently campaining to be the next MP for Mbeere North, Embu County in a by election occasioned by the promotion of the former MP Geoffrey Ruku to CS.
Karish,a great musician, also calls himself KK or SBT (Short But Tough) and his band is Gangara Boys Band. In his music he incorporated his brother Onesmus who he mentions as Ones wa Ngari.... Karish is a talented guitarist and storyteller in his compositions.
When Newton Karish met Peter Kigia for a production engagement, he was advised to incorporate Kiswahili songs so that he would attract a wider audience since Embu was a small catchment. It worked wonders and he was able to pe*****te to Meru, Kitui and Machakos Counties. KK's music has an unmistakable Kamba feel especially the climaxing cowbell.
Newton Karish went to Gangara Primary School and Kegonge Secondary School. In high school he passed and attained Division 1. He got an opportunity for his A Level at Kangaru High School but dropped in Form 5 due to lack of school fees.
The 3 term MCA of Muminji Ward tried a course at KMTC but didn't get admitted. He was admitted at Kaimosi Teachers College but declined the offer.
Karish got employed by a construction company owned by Kenyans of Indian decent as a fore man.
Karish says he composed his first song, Kavoka, while in class 7.
His Discography reads among others
●Muthoni Kifagio
●Ngoma Bila Nguo
●Avai Mwari
●Ngoma Ti Kivici
●Marua Kuma (Tunyai) Tharaka
●Safari ya Meru
Muthoni Kifagio,his most popular song, was done in 1993.
He recently celebrated 40 years in music at Club Billionaire in Embu at a colorful event attended by thousands of revellers and over 20 top musicians. During the event dubbed, Guitar 🎸 ya Karish, he urged budding musicians to look for mentors who will guide them in the industry. There was an imported guitar from USA and a motorbike bike for the winners.
His trademark is shinny dressing, sharp shooter shoes and cowboy hat. Kanda Bongoman inspired his dancing style.
Newton Karish, vying on a DP ticket and backed by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and the United Opposition, is married and blessed with child