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Karangu Muraya mourns late gospel singer Rachel Wandeto
18th May, 2026 02:32 PM
Popular philanthropist and gospel music promoter Karangu Muraya has mourned the death of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto with an emotional message to her grieving family.
Taking to social media on Monday, May 18, 2026, Karangu expressed sympathy to Rachel’s mother, saying she has endured multiple heartbreaking losses within a short period of time.
“A great soul has rested… May your soul rest in peace, Rachel Wandeto. May Jehovah comfort Mama Rachel during this difficult moment,” Karangu wrote.
According to his post, Rachel’s mother buried her son, David Gicheru, in August last year before later losing her husband to cancer in September.
Karangu noted that the family is now mourning yet another painful loss following the death of Rachel Wandeto.
“She buried her son David Gicheru on August last year. She also lost her husband who had cancer on September last year And now she’s mourning her daughter Rachel Wandeto,” he shared.
He concluded his condolence message by praying for God’s comfort and strength upon the bereaved family during the difficult period.
“May Jehovah comfort her,” he wrote.
Wandeto’s death
Wandeto died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital following a brutal petrol attack in Nairobi’s Mwiki area, according to the the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen
In a statement shared on Monday, May 18, 2026, Murkomen expressed deep sorrow over the incident and strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a result of intolerance and hatred.
“I am profoundly saddened to learn of the demise of Ms Rachel Wandeto, which happened this morning at the Kenyatta National Hospital following a heinous attack by a vile and intolerant group of people,” he said.
“Her passing is deeply disturbing. No one deserves to be injured or killed for their political views or affiliation in this day and age. It should prick the conscience of those propagating politics of hate, violence, and division.”
The CS also revealed that he had visited the late singer in the hospital, noting that she had shown courage despite her condition. “When I visited Rachel in the hospital last evening, her face showed resilience and courage. It is quite unfortunate that she lost the fight,” he said.
