Kenya: Ruto Vows Justice for Rachel Wandetto After Fatal Petrol Attack Over Tattoo

Woman attacked for having tattoo of Kenyan President Ruto dies in hospital

Rachel Wandeto, the Kenyan woman who suffered severe burns after being attacked by unknown assailants allegedly over a tattoo bearing the image of President William Ruto on her shoulder, has died...

Kenya: Ruto Vows Justice for Rachel Wandetto After Fatal Petrol Attack Over Tattoo

President William Ruto has vowed justice for Rachel Wandetto, who died after she was doused with petrol and set ablaze over a tattoo bearing the President's image.

Political Silence Scrutiny After Rachel Wandeto Petrol Attack Death

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Political Silence Scrutiny After Rachel Wandeto Petrol Attack Death Political intolerance and rising violence linked to political divisions have come under renewed scrutiny following the death of musician Rachel Wandeto, who succumbed to burn injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital after she was allegedly doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. Her death has sparked wides…

DCI Homicide Unit Takes Over Probe Into Killing of Gospel Artist Rachel Wandeto

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide Directorate has taken over investigations into the brutal killing of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, who succumbed to severe burn injuries days after she was attacked and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the DCI said preliminary investigations indicate that Wandeto was attacked on the night of May 16 while walking home along 11th Street…

Kenyan gospel artist Rachel Wandeto dies after petrol attack over president Ruto tattoo

Kenyan gospel artist Rachel Wandeto who was attacked by unknown people using petrol and fire, has succumbed to her injuries in hospital. She had sustained 70 per cent burns. Officials said she died Monday morning. She was fighting for her life at the Kenyatta National Hospital after unknown individuals attacked her, pouring petrol on her before setting her ablaze in Mwiki area, Nairobi. She sustained critical burns and was rushed to the hospital…

Rachel Wandeto's Death Shocks After Brutal Petrol Attack

Rachel Wandeto's death sparks outrage in Kenya after the gospel singer died from burns in a Mwiki petrol attack on May 15. President Ruto and leaders condemn the violence linked to her political support. Police hunt attackers amid calls for justice. Source