Artiste Shalkido Dies After Accident; Musicians Condemn 'Clout Chasing' - October 2025

Gengetone musician Kevin Mburu Kinyanjui, known as Shalkido, died after sustaining severe injuries in a road accident. One report states the accident occurred on October 5, 2025, along Thika Road and he passed away on October 7, 2025, while another cites he succumbed to injuries from a motorbike accident on October 6, 2025. Content creator 2Mbili recounted visiting Shalkido at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), where doctors had declared him brain dead. Following his death, fellow entertainers spoke out against exploiting the tragedy. Comedian Ofweneke publicly condemned “clout chasing” and the exploitation of tragic events for social media engagement. Similarly, musician Charisma accused artist Bahati of using Shalkido’s death for attention, calling his public tributes a “disgusting” act of “clout chasing.”