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Starlet Wahu's tragic tale of fame, faith and consequences

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Starlet Wahu. She was fatally stabbed by John Matara (right) at an Airbnb in South B, Nairobi. [Courtesy]

In the shadows of social media stardom and religious controversies, the Kanyari family emerges as a captivating tale of success, faith, and ultimately, tragedy.

Starlet Wahu, a 26-year-old socialite, recently met her gruesome death when she was fatally stabbed during a date with a man identified as John Matara at an Airbnb in Nairobi's South B area.

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