Tragedy: Kalenjin singer Rhino Kaboom dies in accident

Rhino Kaboom, was killed after his motorbike was involved in a head-on collision with a Probox in Emining, Baringo County.

Music fans are mourning a promising musician, Harmon Kipkirui Rono, popularly known as Rhino Kaboom, who died in a road accident on Sunday evening. Rhino Kaboom, was killed after his motorbike was involved in a head-on collision with a Probox in Emining, Baringo County. He died on the spot, according to Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement Officer Dorothy Muleke. His body was taken to Eldama Ravine Hospital morgue. The 27-year-old musician is known for hit songs like Tamu Tamu Beril Chomyet, Criminal Chomyet Verah, Monica and Lulu. Kalenjin FM radio stations dedicated sessions for the musician's fans to give their tribute, as his songs went on air in his memory.

“It is really sad losing such a young and promising musician. I pray that God gives the family grace and strength during this trying time,” award-winning star Emmy Kosgei told The Standard on a telephone interview.