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Kenyan Gospel Rapper Arrested in G4S Money Heist Probe

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 9 September 2019.

On September 9, 2019, a shocking incident unfolded in Kenya when a group of thieves stole 72 million shillings from a G4S facility in Nairobi West.

Among those arrested in connection with the heist was Patrick Kagaba, a well-known gospel rapper and poet, alias Kamlesh.

According to sources, Kamlesh was taken into custody in his garage in Kikuyu, where he was found alongside two other suspects.

Although Kamlesh was released earlier in the day, the investigation into the heist continues.

Those who have interacted with Kamlesh describe him as a devoted Christian who preaches his faith through his music.

Fellow musicians praise him as a mentor and icon in the music industry.

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