Gospel musician Peter Kaberere died on Sunday 6th April, 2014 after being electrocuted in a freak accident at his Nairobi car wash.
Gospel Musician Kaberere
Confirming the circumstance of his death, Crossover presenter DJ Mo said the singer was electrocuted at his car wash located near Lower Kabete while cleaning his car.
“There was a fault in the car washing machine equipment that led to his electrocution,” he said.
The singer, well known for his 2011 hit ‘Kiburi ni cha nini?’, has left behind his expectant wife Njesh Kahura and a son.
His wife posted on Facebook: “To God be the Glory!be encouraged Peter
Kaberere lived a full and large life and is now with the angels…His
work has been completed here on earth. ..those who were touched by his
music. ..you were touched by God. ..those that do not know God this is
the time….”
Mr Kaberere was a gospel artist and operations manager at Mo Sound
Limited, the company that hosts the annual gospel awards Groove Awards.
An announcement on Groove Awards official Facebook page stated: “It
is with heavy hearts that we confirm that our brother ‘Kabz’ Antony
Peter Kaberere has gone home to be with the Lord. Gone too soon. Pray
for his family.”
Mr Kaberere started his gospel music in Zaidi ya Mziki group and later went solo.
He released songs such as ‘Natamani’ with Eunice Njeri , ‘Just A Way’ with Mr Vee and recently ‘Mwanake’ with Benachi.
The singer’s body is at Lee Funeral Home and the family is yet to communicate on burial date.
Kaberere will be forever be remembered and missed; He was one of the most consistent Gospel artiste and was adored by many.
Forever in our hearts, Kaberere.
Rest in eternal peace; as you sang in your song 'Mwanake' Nitalala usingizi mbele zake Mungu na sitaamka' Tunakupenda sana. #RIP
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