A supporter of President William Ruto and follower of Bishop Ben Kiengei has died after she was reportedly attacked before fulfilling her long-held wish of meeting the Head of State, a tragedy that has left many Kenyans mourning and reflecting on the emotional video she recorded in support of his leadership.
The woman, identified as Rachel Wandeto, was known within church circles as a passionate gospel singer and an ardent political supporter of President Ruto. Her death has drawn widespread attention after a video resurfaced showing her enthusiastically campaigning for the President, expressing hope that he would serve two terms.
“I would like our president to be here for two terms,” she said in the video, smiling as she drummed up support while singing and addressing fellow congregants.
The clip, recorded during a church gathering associated with Bishop Kiengei’s ministry, has since gone viral following news of her death, triggering an outpouring of grief across social media platforms. Many users described the footage as both inspiring and heartbreaking in light of her sudden passing.
According to people familiar with the incident, Wandeto was attacked in unclear circumstances before she could attend an event where she was expected to meet President Ruto. Details surrounding the attack remain limited, and authorities have not yet issued a comprehensive statement on the incident.
Family members and friends described her as a lively and devoted gospel performer who combined her ministry work with strong political enthusiasm. They said she had spoken repeatedly about her desire to meet the President in person, a moment she believed would affirm her support and faith in his leadership.
Church followers who knew her through Bishop Kiengei’s congregation also paid tribute, remembering her as a committed worshipper who often used her music to uplift congregants during services and public gatherings.
The resurfaced video has intensified public reactions, with many Kenyans expressing sorrow over the circumstances of her death and questioning the violence that cut short her life. Others have reflected on the intersection of faith, politics, and public life, which has increasingly played out in church spaces across the country.
Police have not yet confirmed the details of the attack or whether investigations have been launched into the incident. Efforts to reach local security officials for comment were ongoing at the time of publication.
