- Gospel singer Mary Claire was attacked with acid by a fellow group member identified as Elvis Opiyo
- He has been seeking treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital, but some rumors surfaced online that he had died
- Her brother, while talking to Mike Sonko, denied the rumors and gave new information about his sister’s improving health
Former governor of Nairobi Mike Sonko has shut down claims that gospel singer Mary Claire, who was doused in acid, is dead.
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Mary has been receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital after her alleged boyfriend, Elvis Opiyo, threw acid on her.
There were allegations that Opiyo had tutored Mary until she graduated before spitting on her, allegations that MP Milly Odhiambo closed.
Is Mary Claire dead?
Sonko, in a conversation with Mary’s brother, vowed to fight for her until she gets the justice she deserves.
“We will give him protection, not care about him. We defend rights especially for those who are oppressed,” said Sonko.
His brother, Daniel Odongo, also gave an update on his health and admitted that he was still being monitored.
“He has improved a lot. The skin is drying. Our concern is the eye. I spoke to the ophthalmologist who is supposed to see him. You know the acid also entered the mouth, so because under the lips there is usually water so it does not heal quickly,” said Mary’s brother.
He also claimed that his 23-year-old sister has died and claimed that Opiyo is the one spreading the rumor through people online.
Sonko also said that he is not bothered by people who claim that he stands with women who are abused and he does not say anything about men.
“When the time comes for politics, we know where to get votes. We are not making this a political thing. You have not heard me saying that I am looking for votes in Nyanza or where you are from. I am doing my job,” he added.
Sonko also helped Daniel get a lawyer, identified as Elizabeth Ochieng who will take up the case courtesy of the former governor.
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Did the choir members visit Mary in the hospital?
In a separate report, members of Heavenly Echoes Ministers visited Mary to check on her recovery at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
During the visit, the choir strove to lift Claire’s spirits by singing religious hymns and offering prayers for her divine healing and restoration.
Some netizens praised the group for standing by one of them while condemning the actions of his former suspect.
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