This archive report was first published on 8 September 2019.
Death can be cruel and unpredictable, leaving families and loved ones in shock and grief.
Below are eight children of prominent Kenyans who died in tragic circumstances.
1. Nana Gichuru
The actress and TV presenter died in a road accident along the Easter bypass in a grisly incident.
2. Francis Thombe Nyammo's Daughter
Joseph Tharuma Munga, a software engineer and son of Equity Bank founder Peter Kahara Munga, fell from the second floor of the Black Diamond club in Nairobi.
3. Peter Kahara Munga's Son
Joseph died at a Nairobi hospital after succumbing to injuries from the fall.
4. Njeru Githae's Son
Brian Karanga Njeru, the last born son of former Finance minister Robinson Njeru Githae, committed suicide in their Runda home in a bizarre incident.
5. Muchemi Wanjuki's Son
The son of former Solicitor-General Wanjuki Muchemi was found dead at their home in Nairobi in December 2012.
6. Stephen Ondiek's Children
Three children of former assistant minister Archbishop Stephen Ondiek died in a road accident in November 2002 while returning to Nairobi after helping their father win a nomination for the Ugenya parliamentary seat.
7. Dalmas Otieno's Son
The veteran politician's son died in May 2008 after a helicopter crashed on a residential street in Cranbrook, Canada.
8. Njenga Karume's Son
The late Kenyan billionaire Njenga Karume's son died in a road accident on Nakuru-Molo road in September 2010.
