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Jahmby Koikai’s gravesite vandalised
08th September, 2025 07:06 PM
Fans of the late media personality and reggae DJ, Jahmby Koikai, have been left in shock after her grave at Lang’ata Cemetery was vandalised.
Videos doing rounds on social media on Monday, September 8, 2025, indicate that metal railings and the gate surrounding her resting place were stolen, sparking outrage and sadness among Kenyans who continue to mourn her passing.
Jahmby, fondly known as Fyah Mummah, was a beloved figure in Kenya’s entertainment industry and an outspoken advocate for women’s health issues. Her untimely death on June 4, 2024, at the age of 38, came after a long battle with thoracic endometriosis, a rare and severe condition that caused her prolonged suffering.
She had become a beacon of hope, using her platform to raise awareness and encourage women struggling with similar illnesses.
Outrage over vandalism
The vandalism of her grave has sparked widespread condemnation, with many Kenyans expressing disbelief that even in death, the memory of Jahmby could be disrespected in such a manner. Social media platforms were flooded with messages of anger and grief, as fans called for better protection and maintenance of cemeteries across the country.
A video circulating online shows the damaged grave, with a voice in the background lamenting the theft: “Wamengoa machuma hapa. Zote zimetolewa chuma. Hadi hii ya Jahmby huwezi jua. Watu hawana adabu.” (They have uprooted the metals here. Everything has been taken for scrap. Even Jahmby’s grave has not been spared. People have no respect.)
Public cemetery vandalism has been an ongoing issue in Nairobi, where thieves target graves to steal metal railings, gates, and other fixtures, often selling them as scrap. Families have repeatedly raised concerns about lax security and neglect in public cemeteries, and Jahmby’s case has once again highlighted the need for urgent reforms.
Despite the pain of this incident, Jahmby Koikai’s legacy continues to shine. She was more than a reggae DJ—she was a cultural icon, a fearless advocate, and a voice for those who felt unseen. From her early days on Kenyan radio to her public battle with endometriosis, she inspired many.
