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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 and set her ablaze. News of her demise was confirmed by her industry colleague, Karangu Muraya, who had previously made an urgent appeal for blood donations to save her life.

“A great soul has rested… May your soul rest in peace, Rachel Wandeto,” Muraya shared in a tribute.

Suspected Political Motive

The brutal assault has sparked widespread public outrage across the country. Preliminary reports and public speculation suggest the attack may have been politically motivated.

The incident reportedly occurred just days after Wandeto publicly declared her support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, a stance she amplified by getting a tattoo drawn in his honor.

Government and Security Response

The gravity of the attack drew the attention of top government officials. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the singer at KNH on Sunday, May 17, less than 24 hours before she succumbed to her injuries.

Condemning the heinous act, CS Murkomen warned that violence targeted at individuals for their political beliefs poses a severe threat to national stability.

“If it is true, as there have been speculations around the possibility of a political motive by basically attacking her for her political beliefs, this is really very dangerous for our country,” Murkomen stated.

The Interior CS further cautioned political leaders against weaponizing the youth and inciting ethnic divisions, adding that the state would ruthlessly pursue both the perpetrators and the planners of the attack.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed that a multi-agency probe is underway. He directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to fast-track the investigation, establish the definitive motive behind the arson, and ensure all culprits face the full force of the law.

Msanii wa Bongo fleva Rachel Kizunguzungu aliyetamba miaka ya nyuma na nyimbo zake kama ‘Upepo’ ‘ kizunguzungu’ na nyinginezo nyingi. Rachel alianzia Sanaa yake kutoka katika Nyumba ya vipaji Tanzania (Tanzania House of Talent) THT.

Kwa kipindi kirefu Rachel amekuwa kimya kisanaa na katika kipindi hicho kuna maneno mengi sana yaliyosemwa juu yake ikiwemo ile skendo yake ilimpeleka mahabusu ya matumizi ya madawa ya kulevya.

Mbali na hivyo lakini pia skendo ambayo ilivuma sana kipindi hiko ni kuhusu Rachel kuwa mjamzito lakini pia inasemekana kuwa ulikuwa ni ujauzito wa msanii mwenzake wa Bongo fleva T.I.D.

Kwenye mahojiano na Enews ya East Africa Tv, Rachel amekanusha vikali tetesi hizo na kudai ni uzushi na uongo mtupu;

Kwanza naomba niseme kuwa sina ujauzito wa T.I.D wala sijawahi kushika ujauzito wake lakini pia sijawahi kushika ujauzito wowote yaani wa mtu yoyote yule alafu pia sijawahi kuwa na uhusiano wa kimapenzi na T.I.D hata siku moja na wala haitakuja kutokea sidhani alafu nshangaa hizi habari zimetoka wapi maana mimi binafsi sijawahi kutamka kama ni mjamzito na hata kama ningekuwa mjamzito usingeweza kuwa wa T.I.D labda mtu mwingine mimi sijaamua kuwa mama kwa sasa kuna kitu natafuta kwanza ila sina matatizo ya uzazi muda ukifika nitazaa”.

Lakini pia Rachel amekiri kuwa ana mpenzi wake ambaye yuko Uarabuni ambako alikuwa ametoka hivi karibuni na kuonyesha mapenzi kwake ameamua Kuchora tatoo ya jina lake kwa lugha ya kiarabu.

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