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Fans line up across Kisii as Van Quiz’s body is escorted home ahead of burial
26th March, 2026 10:17 PM
A memorial service for the late urban Gusii musician Van Quiz drew hundreds of fans, fellow artistes and political leaders ahead of his burial, which is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.
The memorial service, which also featured a public body viewing session, was held at the Matagaro Primary School grounds on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The day began with an emotional ceremony where the family led hundreds of mourners in identifying his body at Tabaka Hospital Mortuary before it was transported home in a convoy of motorbikes, vehicles and scores of fans who followed on foot.
The procession made several stops at various trading centres across Kisii County, including Ikoba, Ogembo and Omoringamu, where crowds gathered along the roadsides to pay their final respects to the rising singer.
The body was later taken to Matagaro Primary School for the memorial service, where mourners had assembled in large numbers. Another body viewing session was conducted at the venue, triggering emotional scenes as family members broke down in grief.
At the close of the day’s events, the body was transported to Van Quiz’s home, where it was placed inside the house as family members held emotional prayers, entrusting his soul to God and remembering the young family he left behind.
Untimely passing
News of his passing was confirmed by his wife, Felisters, who shared an emotional message expressing disbelief and heartbreak over the sudden death of her husband.
In the emotional post, Felisters revealed that she had struggled to accept what had happened, recalling the painful moment he held her hand as if he were saying his final goodbye.
“Haikuwa serious hivi, beb; nitaambia nn mtoi😭😭😭,” she wrote, expressing the deep pain of losing him and wondering how she would break the devastating news to their child.
Felisters added that she had not believed what she was seeing at the time, saying the moment Van Quiz held her hand now felt like a silent farewell.
“RIP, dear husband. Sijaamini macho yangu kumbe ulinishika mkono kuniambia byeee,” she wrote.
Hours before news of his death emerged, Felisters had shared an update indicating that the singer had been hospitalised.
In the update, she posted a video showing Van Quiz lying on a hospital bed looking weak, with his eyes struggling to remain open as he battled the illness.
According to family members, the artiste had initially developed what appeared to be a minor illness before his condition deteriorated rapidly.
He was rushed to hospital as the situation became critical, but he sadly died while receiving treatment.
Budding singer
Before his untimely death, Van Quiz had built a name for himself as one of the rising voices in the Gusii urban music scene.
The talented singer and songwriter was widely known for blending the Ekegusii language with modern Afro-urban sounds, a style that resonated strongly with young listeners in Kisii County and beyond.
Through his music, he played a role in promoting contemporary Gusii music on digital platforms and local radio stations, gradually building a loyal fan base within the region.
Over the years, he collaborated with several local artistes and released a number of songs that gained popularity among fans. Some of his most recognised tracks include Amasikani, Tata, and Omokung’u Omouko.
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