UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide case
A University of Nairobi lecturer has been found dead in Karabach Sub Location, Kodera South Location, within Homa Bay County in a suspected suicide case. The deceased, estimated to be between 60-65 years old, is reported to have taken his own life due to a land dispute. Samwel Owino Mwanda’s body was discovered hanging from […]
Man who received pig kidney transplant dies after 2 months
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the procedure has said. Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, was suffering with end-stage kidney disease before undergoing the operation in March. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) said on Sunday there was no indication his […]
Makutano Junction star Charles Ouda dies aged 38
Renowned Kenyan actor Charles Ouda has passed on at the age of 38, six months after his engagement to former BBC Africa presenter Ciru Muriuki. In an announcement made on behalf of his family and fiancée Ciru Muriuki, it was confirmed that the thespian died on the night of Saturday, February 3, 2024. “It is […]
Prankster Nicki Bigfish announces death of his father
Prankster Nicki Bigfish has announced the death of his father who has been in the hospital for the past few months. Nicki’s father was battling a cancerous head tumour. Taking to his Instagram page, the known digital content creator revealed that his father had succumbed to the illness despite his efforts to take him home […]
NIBS founder Lizzie Wanyoike dies aged 72
The founder of the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS), Emory Hotel and Liziie Preparatory Schools, Lizzie Wanyoike, has died. The family said the businesswoman breathed her last on Sunday, January 14 at the age of 72. “In loving memory of a remarkable educator. Her passion ignited minds, her kindness touched hearts. A beacon of […]
Renowned former Nandi County Council chairman Charles Tanui is dead
The former Nandi County council chairman Charles Tanui has passed on at a Nairobi hospital, his family has confirmed. “As a family, we accept that mzee has left and we call upon Nandi residents and leaders to mourn with us,” his son Erick Tai told K24 Digital. “Dad has been unwell for a couple of […]
Buried while seated, interesting ways the dead are sent off
Funeral rites are often associated with mystery and fear and how the dead are buried differs with different cultures, religion & countries.