Woman Who Tattooed Ruto’s Face Dies While Receiving Treatment After Brutal Petrol Attack
Renowned gospel singer Rachel Wandeto has passed away at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after succumbing to severe burn injuries sustained during a horrific attack in Mwiki. Wandeto passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, just days after unknown assailants doused her in petrol..
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Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto has died from severe burn injuries sustained after being doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki. The attack occurred shortly after she publicly declared support for President William Ruto's re-election and got a tattoo of his face.
- The singer passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Wandeto and warned that political motivation behind the attack threatens national stability.
- An urgent appeal for blood donations was made by her industry colleague, Karangu Muraya, and a multi-agency probe led by the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is underway.
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Woman Who Tattooed Ruto's Face Dies While Receiving Treatment After Brutal Petrol Attack - May 2026
Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto, who gained attention for tattooing President William Ruto's face on her chest, has died from severe burn injuries sustained after being doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani. The attack occurred shortly after she publicly declared support for President William Ruto's re-election and got a tattoo of his face. She was in critical condition after the alleged arson attack before succumbing to her injuries. The incident highlights the risks artists face when publicly expressing political support.
