- Police are investigating the lynching of Sospeter Onyango Osungo, a flashy Kirinyaga University student, by a mob in Kibera.
- The fourth-year architecture student, known as “Billionaire Evance Akoko,” was attacked after an altercation outside a club.
- His death has reignited debates on the dangers of flaunting wealth on social media and mob justice.
A disturbing incident unfolded on Sunday, November 17, when 23-year-old university student Sospeter Onyango Osungo, famously known as “Billionaire Evance Akoko,” was lynched by a mob in Kibera, Nairobi. Police are searching for the bodaboda gang behind the attack, which followed a heated altercation outside a local club.
A Flashy Lifestyle Under Scrutiny
Osungo, a fourth-year architecture student at Kirinyaga University, gained fame for his ostentatious social media persona, showcasing luxury cars, lavish parties, and opulent trips. However, his sudden rise to affluence raised questions about the source of his wealth.
On the fateful night, Osungo reportedly visited Kibera in an Audi Q3 with two companions. He treated revelers to drinks at one club before moving to another. However, tensions escalated when he allegedly made comments that angered a bodaboda gang, leading to accusations of theft and a brutal mob attack.
The Violent Attack
Eyewitnesses recounted how the mob attacked Osungo with pangas and knives after a heated exchange. He was stabbed multiple times, sustaining fatal injuries, while his companions were injured and rushed to the hospital. The driver of the Audi escaped and alerted the police, who secured the vehicle as evidence. Osungo’s body was later taken to Chiromo Morgue.
Police Response and Public Debate
Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei condemned the mob lynching, reiterating that such acts are criminal. “Police have always discouraged mob lynching as it is criminal,” he stated, promising a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Osungo’s death has drawn flashback to the demise of another university student, Dennis Oduor Otieno, aka “Denno Bright,” who passed away under mysterious circumstances in October. Both young men lived flashy lifestyles that have become a focal point in discussions about social media pressures and the dangers of projecting affluence without clear sources of income.
The tragic death of Sospeter Onyango Osungo underscores the urgent need for addressing mob justice and the societal pressures fueling extravagant displays of wealth among youth. As investigations continue, his story serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of living a high-profile life without security or accountability.
