Thousands show up as musician Rhino Kaboom is laid to rest

Rhino Kaboom was laid to rest in Londiani, Kericho, on Saturday [Photo: Courtesy]

Popular Kalenjin musician Harmon Kipkirui Rono popularly known as Rhino Kaboom was laid to rest in Londiani, Kericho, on Saturday. Thousands showed up to bid their final goodbye to the artiste who was lauded in his town as one of the most promising musicians.

Kaboom, 27, was known for hit songs like Tamu Tamu Beril Chomyet, Criminal Chomyet Verah, Monica and Lulu and Kalenjin radio stations have paid tribute to him by playing his tracks in recent days. The musician was killed after his motorbike was involved in a head-on collision with a Probox in Emining, Baringo County a fortnight ago. He died on the spot, according to Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement Officer Dorothy Muleke.