This archive report was first published on 18 July 2020.
On July 17, 2020, a woman tragically lost her life while performing a routine household task in Mlolongo estate.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman had just finished breakfast and was washing her clothes when she suddenly collapsed.
Her six-year-old son, who was present at the scene, began screaming for help, prompting a neighbor to rush to their aid.
The neighbor took the child inside the house and called a doctor, who confirmed that the woman had passed away.
The incident has left the community in shock, particularly in light of a recent surge in reported cases of individuals mysteriously collapsing and dying.
Just days prior, John Keige, the owner of Jiweke Tavern Restaurant, had also collapsed and died outside his home while jogging.
As the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the worrying trend of unexplained deaths has raised concerns among residents and health officials alike.
According to the latest statistics, Kenya had recorded 688 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 12,750, with 225 fatalities and 4,440 recoveries.
