Breaking News- Gengetone Artiste Shalkido Declared ‘Brain Dead’ After Accident

The Kenyan entertainment industry is in mourning following the tragic news that Gengetone artiste Kevin Mburu Kinyanju, popularly known as Shalkido, has been declared brain dead by doctors after being involved in a severe road accident.

The former member of the popular Sailors Gang had been rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital earlier this week after the crash, which occurred on the morning of Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Close friend and media personality Oga Obinna was among the first to break the news of Shalkido’s critical admission, confirming the artiste was suffering from severe injuries.

Irreversible Damage

According to hospital sources, Shalkido’s condition, which included internal bleeding in the brain and a fractured left leg, has deteriorated rapidly. Doctors were reportedly unable to reverse the severe trauma and swelling to the brain.

Brain death is the complete and irreversible loss of brain function, including the brainstem, meaning the patient cannot breathe without mechanical ventilation. This devastating diagnosis signifies that Shalkido’s injuries are medically considered fatal, ending all hope for recovery.

The heartbreaking announcement has sent shockwaves across social media, where fans and fellow artistes are struggling to process the loss of the vibrant young talent.

The Community Mourns

Shalkido rose to fame as a key voice in the Gengetone movement with the Sailors Gang before the group went on an indefinite hiatus. His sudden accident and subsequent medical declaration cut short the life of an artiste who had continued to pursue his solo career in recent months.

The news serves as a grim reminder of the dangers on Kenyan roads and the fragility of life. Family, friends, and the music community are now bracing for the difficult process ahead as they mourn the loss of the young star.