Monday morning, netizens woke up to sad news of the passing on of one of Kenya’s popular artist following a horrific road accident.
Kalenjin highly celebrated musician Harmon Kipkirui Rono aka Rhino Superstar/Kaboom is reported to have died on the spot after a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota Probox.
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A road accident witnessed along Saos in Emining area, Baringo county on Sunday evening, according to an area police officer.
The 27-year old musician was riding on a motorbike that became a write-off, leaving the Probox a total wreck, with the front area completely crushed. However, its occupants, a man and his wife came out unhurt.
An area police officer came to pick the lifeless body from the scene and the body later taken to Baringo County hospital mortuary.
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Sad goodbyes
Kipkirui Rono’s legacy in secular hit songs around the Rift Valley region will remain a major mark of the musician’s life on earth. Known for soothing tunes like Tilet ne Tilet, Criminal Chomtey, Monicah, among others.
Emotions have since ran high as disbelieving die-hard fans mourn a major loss in the entertainment industry.
He leaves behind a young wife and their child.
May his soul find eternal rest. Here are more photos from the accident scene.
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