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JKIA Engineer Stabbed to Death by Girlfriend in Umoja

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 11 May 2020.

On a fateful Saturday night in Umoja, tragedy struck when Edward Okello, a 33-year-old engineer at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, was stabbed to death by his girlfriend.

According to the police report filed at Buruburu Police Station, Edward had been stabbed on the chest by his girlfriend, Vigilance Shighi, a 29-year-old woman from Taita.

Edward was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead while undergoing treatment.

As reported by the police, the incident occurred on a Saturday night in Umoja, leaving behind a trail of sorrow and shock.

Edward's social media profiles revealed a man who preferred to keep a low profile, often sharing inspirational posts and memes with his friends.

His untimely death has left many in shock, and the community is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragic event.

Watch the video of the incident here.

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