In the wake of the pandemic, John Matara, a suspected serial sex offender, shifted his attention to social media, attempting to connect with influencers, including Margaret Wanyama, known for her association with DJ Mo.

Wanyama came into the limelight in October 2020 after she was linked to the gospel DJ, and their communication leaked online.

Anyhow, both DJ Mo and Wanyama denied any wrongdoing. After the media blitz she enjoyed, It seemed Matara also followed her on social media and sent her private messages asking to meet her.

Wanyama narrowly escaped Matara’s advances, discovering he was a Facebook friend after he was named as the main suspect in the brutal murder of Starlet Wahu, and promptly blocking him.

In May 2023, he approached Wanyama again via direct message, seeking her WhatsApp number for further interaction so they can “mingle”.

Speaking about it, Wanyama posted a screenshot of the many ignored his messages, expressing relief at avoiding potential harm.

Wanyama said, “Imagine he even chatted me. Good thing I ignored his messages.” She added, “I did not even know this guy follows me. [I’m ] blocking him.”

Wanyama was not the only influencer Matara reached out to. Using the street moniker “Rebelius Monk,” he made unsuccessful attempts to engage with other popular influencers on Instagram.

His Instagram posts, devoid of captions, appeared on November 9, 2021. Two subsequent photos were shared on March 26, 2022, all featuring him sporting long, thick locks, including one with a black cotton headwrap tied into a high bun.

Matara’s Instagram account, with only 50 followers and followed 18 people, of which 9 are popular famous female personalities.

Notable figures in his Instagram follow list included international personalities, Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Taylor Swift.

Berhane Lucia Natalina is among the influencers he chose to follow. Although she maintains a private life, little is known about her. Berhane is a marketer, content creator, and specialist in beauty and skincare based in Kenya.

Another personality he followed is Teacher Wanjiku – whose real name was Carolyne Wanjiku Tharau. Teacher Wanjiku is a Kenyan comedian, actress, and producer. She serves as the founder and CEO of Mwalimu Production, a content creation company specializing in animated content designed specifically for children.