Many Kenyan celebrities have been embroiled in career-threatening murder accusations and scandals.
Some still have pending cases in court, others convicted, while others were acquitted of the murder charges.
The scandals have ruined the shining glory and illustrious careers of most of the celebrities.
Below is a list of Kenyan celebrities who have been accused of murder:
1. Louis Otieno
He was once a renowned media personality who worked for several media stations, both local and international.
His high-flying career sadly came to an end after he was accused of murdering his girlfriend Careen Chepchumba.
He was however acquitted of the murder charges by the courts.
2. Jackie Maribe
Jackie Maribe, alongside her fiance Jowie, were accused of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani at her apartments in Kilimani, Nairobi.
Maribe is a top presenter and editor at Citizen TV. She was detained at Langata women's prison for several days before being released on bail.
Hearing of the case will commence on June 18, 2019.
3. Octopizzo
The rapper has been accused of murdering 19-year-old boy Keneth Abom in Woodley estate Nairobi.
It is alleged that Octopizzo assaulted the boy leaving him with head injuries which he succumbed to.
Details of the case still remain scanty as Abom's family is yet to press formal charges against Octopizzo.
4. Moses Dola
The journalist was sentenced to ten years in prison for murdering his wife Wambui Kabiru at their house in Umoja estate Nairobi.
Wambui Kabiru was a news reporter at NTV.
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