This archive report was first published on 12 July 2020.
John Keige, the owner of Jiweke Tavern Restaurant in Nairobi, has died suddenly while jogging outside his home in Nyari Estate on June 7, 2020.
A representative from the restaurant confirmed his death, stating that Keige was a good-hearted boss and the best director anyone could have asked for.
According to a report by The Standard, Keige collapsed and died of a heart attack shortly after having lunch and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Nairobi Hospital.
Speculations had earlier emerged that the businessman might have died of Covid-19, but the cause of death remains unclear.
Keige's restaurant, located off Ngong Road in Nairobi, has been in the news for its consistent good service provision and has a conferencing facility, a restaurant, and a bar section with regular events.
