- Elvis Opiyo died in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while out on bail.
- The cause of death had not been announced at the time of publication.
- Opiyo had been facing allegations linked to an acid attack on SDA singer Mary Clare.
- The allegations had not been determined by a court before his death.
- Mary Clare remains under treatment for severe injuries sustained in the attack.
Elvis Opiyo, a man who had been facing allegations in connection with the acid attack case involving Seventh-day Adventist singer Mary Clare, has died in Nairobi.
According to a source cited in local reports, Opiyo died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and his body was taken to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital mortuary. Authorities had not announced the cause of death by the time the reports were published.
A ministry associated with Opiyo, Lamb Ministers, confirmed the death through a statement released on Tuesday. The ministry described him as a fellow minister and member of the Christian community and conveyed condolences to Lighthouse Ministries, where he was associated.
The statement praised his service in ministry and expressed sympathy to those mourning him. It also said believers could find comfort in their Christian faith during the period of grief.
Opiyo had been released on bail while the criminal case was ongoing. He was reportedly living at his home in Umoja, Nairobi, before his death.
The allegations against him had not been conclusively determined by a court at the time he died, and no final judgment had been delivered in the matter.
Investigators had alleged that Opiyo hired another man to carry out an acid attack against Mary Clare in March 2026. The attack left the gospel singer with extensive burns and severe injuries, particularly to her eyes.
Reports surrounding the case alleged that the two had previously been in a relationship. The relationship was said to have deteriorated after Clare discovered that Opiyo was married and attempted to end it.
The allegations led to investigations, arrests and court proceedings involving Opiyo and another suspect.
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Medical records shared by her choir, The Redemption Ministers Kenya, indicate that Mary Clare suffered extensive damage from the acid attack. One eye reportedly underwent surgery that restored partial vision, while the other remains significantly affected.
She has also developed severe scarring, restricted movement, recurrent wound infections and facial disfigurement. Doctors have recommended specialised plastic and reconstructive surgery as part of her ongoing treatment.
Opiyo’s death introduces a new development in a case that had attracted public attention because of the seriousness of the injuries suffered by the singer. Investigators had not indicated whether his death would affect proceedings involving the remaining suspect.
Authorities are expected to continue handling the matter in accordance with the law, while Mary Clare’s treatment and recovery remain a major concern for her family, church community and supporters.
