Popular Kenyan gospel DJ and media personality Samuel Muraya, popularly known as DJ Mo, has been arraigned in court facing three traffic-related charges following an incident along Thika Road in Nairobi.
Muraya, who is widely known for his gospel entertainment career and marriage to singer and media personality Size 8, is accused of driving without valid third-party insurance, failing to display an insurance certificate and disobeying instructions issued by a police officer.
According to court documents, the alleged offences occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:55am near Roasters along Thika Road.
The entertainer was reportedly driving a Jaguar with registration number KCH 065T when the incident occurred.
Three charges facing DJ Mo
In the first count, Muraya is accused of using a motor vehicle on a public road without valid third-party insurance cover.
The charge is contrary to Section 4(1), as read with Section 4(2), of the Insurance (Motor Vehicle Third Party Risks) Act, which requires motor vehicles operating on public roads to have valid third-party insurance.
In the second count, he is accused of failing to display a valid insurance certificate for the vehicle.
The charge falls under Section 9(1), as read with Section 17 of the same Act, which provides for the display of insurance documentation.
The third charge concerns alleged disobedience of police instructions.
According to the particulars presented in court, Muraya allegedly disobeyed verbal instructions issued by Corporal Chelimo, a police officer in uniform.
The officer reportedly directed him to drive the Jaguar to a police station, but he allegedly refused and instead proceeded towards Thika.
The prosecution has charged him under Section 52(1)(a), as read with Section 52(2), of the Traffic Act, Cap 403.
What the law says about the offences
Kenyan traffic laws require motorists to maintain valid third-party insurance before using their vehicles on public roads.
Third-party insurance provides financial protection against liability arising from injury or damage caused to other people through the use of a motor vehicle.
The law also requires motorists to comply with lawful directions issued by police officers responsible for traffic enforcement.
Failure to comply can attract legal consequences, depending on the circumstances and the specific offence established before court.
The three charges against Muraya remain allegations presented by the prosecution.
The court will determine the matter based on the evidence and legal arguments presented by both sides.
He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Further details concerning his plea, bail or bond terms, and the next court date should be confirmed from the court record.
