Late media personality Jahmby Koikai has been laid to rest.
The reggae MC was buried at Lang’ata cemetery, Nairobi county in an event attended by thousands of reggae fans, celebrities, and a section of politicians.
A sombre mood reigned supreme at the burial site, mirroring the grief that had enveloped mourners like a wet blanket, however, a section of reggae fans chanted harmoniously in praise of a life well lived.
Tears flowed freely amongst Jahmby’s loved ones as her casket was lowered to the ground. The gravesite was then covered with fresh roses as the mourners departed for various destinations.
The funeral event was streamed by the Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition and Mceed by radio host Mbusi Deh and media personality Bernard Ndong’.
Nominated senator Gloria Orwoba gave a glowing tribute honouring Jahmby, revealing that the First Lady’s office has begun efforts to establish an endometriosis centre to honour Jahmby.
“Today I stand before you very sad, first to the family of Jahmby I was to pass a message from the First Lady who has been trying to intervene with mahali angeweza who I hope we will be working with her office to implement Jahmby’s legacy of having an endometriosis centre I pass her condolences,” she stated,
According to her father, the choice for Lang’ata cemetery was because the family wanted her to be buried closer to her grandmother.
“She will be buried there and the family wanted her to be laid to rest close to her,” her father explained earlier.
The departed vocal media personality died at the Nairobi Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after a long battle with endometriosis.
Her body was moved to the Lee Funeral Home in preparation for her burial.
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