Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Gospel singer, Rachel Wandeto, is fighting for her life in hospital following a brutal attack in Nairobi’s Mwiki area.
According to police reports, Wandeto was ambushed shortly
after midnight on Obama Road, 11th Street, by three masked men.
Witnesses say the attackers doused her with a flammable
substance, believed to be petrol, before setting her ablaze and fleeing.
She sustained severe burns covering nearly 70 percent of her
body, including her face, arms, legs, and torso.
Initially rushed to Uzima Uhai Hospital, Wandeto was later
transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized care.
Her condition remains critical, and her family has appealed
for urgent blood donations to support her recovery.
Relatives allege the assailants confronted Wandeto about
supposed financial rewards linked to her public support for President William
Ruto.
Wandeto went viral online recently after tattooing Ruto’s
face and the phrase “Tutam” (Two Terms) on her body, sparking heated debate
across social media and even tension within her family.
When she reportedly denied receiving any benefits, the
confrontation escalated into violence.
Nairobi Police Commander, Issa Mohamud, confirmed that
detectives are pursuing leads, though no arrests have yet been made.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid investigations.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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