This archive report was first published on 30 August 2021.
August 30, 2021, marked a significant day for digital journalist Edgar Obare, as his Instagram page vanished into thin air, leaving his fans and followers in a state of shock and disappointment.
The sudden disappearance of the account has sparked intense speculation, with many wondering if the recent exposé on the 'wash wash' money laundering network may have been the catalyst for the action.
Obare's exposé, which detailed how celebrities were being used by money launderers to clean ill-gotten wealth, had sent shockwaves across the country, with some of the named individuals denying any involvement in the racket.
Comedian Jalang'o and Nairobi-based businessman Rodgers Kipembe, who were named in the exposé, have denied any wrongdoing, with Kipembe urging the public to reject overnight tycoons.
Before his account was deactivated, Obare had promised to reveal how 'wash wash' money was funding some of the big churches in Nairobi, leaving many wondering if this may have been the final straw.
