Rachel Wandeto’s death is disturbing, she must get justice, vows CS Murkomen
Anger has greeted the sudden death of gospel artiste Rachel Wandeto, who was allegedly doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki by unknown assailants over her political beliefs. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who had visited the musician at the Kenyatta National..
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Gospel artiste Rachel Wandeto has died after being doused with petrol and set ablaze, an act reportedly linked to her political beliefs. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that justice will be served for the disturbing incident.
- The attack resulted in 70pc burns.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Wandeto and pledged government support.
- Wandeto had gained prominence for tattooing President William Ruto's image on her body.
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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.
