Murkomen Vows Crackdown on Hate-Fuelled Political Violence After Artist Wandetto Attack
The incident occurred on May 16 in the Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-county where Wandetto was reportedly doused with what is believed to be petrol and set on fire by individuals angered by her political opinions - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed a crackdown on political violence following a brutal attack on artist Rachel Wandetto. Wandetto was reportedly doused with petrol and set on fire on May 16 in Mwiki, Kasarani, allegedly due to her political views.
- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the attack and promised swift action against perpetrators.
- Artist Rachel Wandetto sustained severe burns and is receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
- The incident has raised concerns about rising political intolerance and hate speech in Kenya.
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Murkomen Vows Crackdown on Hate-Fuelled Political Violence After Artist Wandetto Attack - May 2026
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja have ordered a swift investigation after a female gospel singer was severely attacked and set on fire in Mwiki, with the incident potentially linked to political motives. Gospel artiste Rachel Wandeto died after being doused with petrol and set ablaze, an act reportedly linked to her political beliefs. President William Ruto has vowed justice for Rachel Wandetto, a woman who tragically died after being set on fire over tattoos of the President and pro-government messages on her body. Murkomen has vowed that justice will be served for the disturbing incident, with the attack occurring on May 16 in Mwiki, Kasarani.
