This archive report was first published on 3 December 2019.
Published on December 3, 2019, a tragic reality for many mothers is the loss of life during childbirth. In this article, we pay tribute to four celebrities who lost their lives due to complications during delivery.
Maureen Wanza, a popular Mombasa-based actress, passed away two years ago at a Kilifi hospital while giving birth to her baby. The actress, known for her roles in 'Sumu' and 'Moyo,' left behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
Regina Katar, the fiancée of renowned audio visual producer Tedd Josiah, died from internal bleeding caused by a rare blood disorder. She was just three months into motherhood when her platelet count fell below normal after childbirth, leading to her untimely death.
Druscillah Sonko, a wife to popular actor Dan Kinyanjui, died days after giving birth to their newborn son, Darell Sonko. Dan has been doing a great job raising his sons, and we can't help but be proud of him.
Lastly, Jessie Q, a young songstress from Tanzania, showed signs of becoming a musical icon. However, she died on April 6, 2019, barely hours after giving birth to a bouncing baby boy due to complications during delivery.
