This archive report was first published on 16 May 2020.
Tecra Muigai, the 25-year-old daughter of Keroche directors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja, tragically passed away on May 2, 2020, after falling down a flight of stairs in Lamu's Shella village.
She was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment but unfortunately, she died while receiving medical attention.
Her family described her as a passionate and loving person who was dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities for everyone in Kenya.
Her funeral was a private affair attended by several leaders and dignitaries, including Nakuru governor Lee Kinyanjui and Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris.
Her boyfriend, Omar Lali, is currently behind bars and will be arraigned in court on May 26.
As the family mourns the loss of Tecra, they have released a heartfelt tribute to her, which reads:
IT IS WITH DEEP AND PROFOUND SORROW THAT WE ACCEPT THE TRAGIC AND UNTIMELY DEATH OF TECRA WANGARI MUIGAI THAT OCCURRED ON 2 MAY 2020, AT THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL. THE LATE TECRA WAS A DYNAMIC, CREATIVE AND EMPATHETIC LEADER WHO TOUCHED MANY LIVES. THE LORD GIVES, AND THE LORD TAKETH. IN GOD, HANDS YOU REST SURROUNDED BY ANGELS. IN OUR HEARTS YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER. ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER OH LORD. AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
