A recent statement from Pastor Victor Kanyari has gone viral on social media, where he speaks emotionally about the 2024 murder of his sister Starlet Wahu and makes pointed remarks about her Kisii killer. In the recording, he refers to the suspect as a “stupid Kisii” and expresses surprise over the circumstances of her death in a Nairobi lodging.
The clip started circulating widely on platforms like Facebook and Instagram just days ago. Kanyari, speaking in Swahili during what appears to be a church setting or casual talk, said he believed his sister was sharp enough to marry someone prominent.
“Nilikuwa nadhani sister yangu ako na akili ataolewa na mtu mkubwa, kumbe alirudi kukufia kwa mikono ya Mkisii mwingine mjinga! Nilikuwa naona anadate mpaka mtoto wa president, kumbe ilikuwa auliwe na Mkisii kwa lodging,” he said.
He even thought she had dated high-profile people, including up to “the president’s son”. Instead, he said, she ended up killed by this man in a lodging. The exact words making rounds online include him calling the killer “another stupid Kisii” who took her life.
These statements have stirred quick reactions across Kenyan online spaces. Others defend Kanyari, pointing out he is still grieving a loss from two years ago and speaking from pain. A few share that raw emotions come out this way in family matters.
Starlet Wahu Mwangi died in January 2024 at age 26. Her body was found in a short-term rental apartment in South B, Nairobi. She had checked in with a man named John Matara the night before. Police investigations showed she suffered stab wounds.
Matara was arrested soon after while seeking treatment for his own injuries. He faced murder charges and has been in court proceedings since then. Reports at the time linked him to similar cases involving women met through social circles or apps.
The issue got a lot of media attention back then since Wahu’s family was involved and she was active on social media. She wrote a lot about fashion, going out, and her daily life, which helped her gain a following among young Kenyans.
In 2024, Kanyari, her older brother, talked about the loss in public a few times. He talked about how she missed calls from her that night and how the family hastened to bury her to avoid more attention. There weren’t many people for the funeral at their Kamulu house.
Pastor Victor Kanyari leads the Salvation Healing Ministry along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi. He has a large congregation and stays active online with sermons and updates. His church services often feature direct talk on life issues, family, and faith.
Kanyari gained wider notice years earlier through controversies around his practices, but he has kept a steady following. Family matters, like this one, pull in extra views when clips surface.
John Matara comes from the Kisii region, which explains the reference in Kanyari’s remarks. No fresh court updates appear in recent reports, but the trial continued into 2025 with witnesses, including family members. Kanyari attended some sessions and showed visible emotion.
Online, the new video has thousands of shares already. People regularly cite him directly in posts, with captions saying they are shocked or disappointed. Some people talk about bigger topics, such how to stay safe at casual encounters or how grief lasts. Some people say that tribal designations should not be used in these kinds of stories. Some people make jokes about the “president’s son” element, but most of the time, the talks are serious.
Since the clip went viral, Kanyari hasn’t made any public statements to clear things out. His normal posts are still religious messages and personal updates. The family has been in the public eye before, from the first reports of the murder to the case’s continued mentions.
A lot of Kenyans are seeing the previous case again because of this new news. Young folks remember Wahu mostly because of her colourful posts. Her tragedy brought attention to the dangers some people experience in dating and social settings. After that, the police warned people to be careful about meeting people online.
For residents in Nairobi, short-term rentals and night outings remain common. Cases like this one stick in memory and spark talks on caution. Kanyari’s words, though personal, feed into larger chats about loss, anger, and community ties.
Reactions keep coming in as more people see the video. Some call for understanding a brother’s hurt. Others insist public voices should avoid stoking ethnic feelings. Either way, the clip has people searching for old details and sharing thoughts again.
The murder file stays open in court records. Families involved wait for full resolution. Moments like this show how past pains can resurface suddenly through a single recording.
