Nairobi Dad Unable To Bury Daughter Who Accidentally Ingested Pesticide Seeks Help To Raise KSh 150k

• Titus Odinti is grappling with the unimaginable grief of losing his 12-year-old daughter, Michel Akoth
• The young girl tragically succumbed to ingesting a lethal dose of pesticide, a mishap that has left her family shattered and financially burdened
• Michel, a Grade 8 student at Oten Primary School in Homa Bay county, met her untimely demise after innocently consuming pesticide

The Odinti family is reeling from a devastating loss as they mourn the untimely passing of their beloved daughter, Michel Akoth.

What happened to Odinti's daughter?

Akoth tragically succumbed after she accidentally ingested a pesticide while she was playing with her friend.

Struggling to come to terms with their grief, they now face the daunting challenge of arranging her burial amidst financial hardship, as per a Facebook post by Derrick Mbugua.

"It pains me to see a friend struggle to bury his own child. My friend Titus Odinti lost his 12-year-old daughter Michel Akoth, who was in grade 8 at Oten Primary School in Homabay County," he wrote.

The heartbreaking incident unfolded when the 12-year-old, a Grade 8 student at Oten Primary School in Homa Bay county, visited a friend's house.

Michel and her friend reached for what they believed to be a refreshing drink of juice-cola, unaware that the container they used to prepare the drink had remnants of insecticide.

Akoth's friend gets medical attention

After ingesting the toxic mixture, Michel returned home to her grandmother's care, where she tragically passed away.

Her friend, who also consumed the poisonous substance, was fortunate to survive after receiving immediate medical attention.

Titus Odinti, Michel's father, a carpenter by profession, has been unable to bear the burden of arranging his daughter's funeral expenses alone.

In a desperate plea for assistance, Odinti has been forced to return to Nairobi for menial work to supplement the family's income, leaving his wife behind in their village.

The family, already grappling with financial challenges, now requires KSh 150,000 to provide Michel with a dignified farewell.

Odinti seeking funds to bury daughter

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Odinti recounted the tragic events leading to his daughter's death.

"My daughter was living with her grandmother in Homa Bay. She was playing with her friend, and they went to drink Juicy Cola," he shared.

"The mistake they made was using a jug that had been contaminated with pesticide," added Odinti.

As the Odinti family navigates this profound loss, they are reaching out to the community for support in laying Michel to rest.

Contributions can be made directly to Titus Odinti Odhiambo through his mobile number: 0721934652.

Parents heartbroken as their children are buried

In a separate story, TUKO.co.ke reported Abigael and Alban Shayo met their tragic deaths through a school van accident, bringing an end to their dreams and aspirations.

A video by Ayo TV captured the heartbroken parents, surrounded by family, friends, and neighbours, laying their son and daughter to rest.

In the solemn ceremony tinged with unspeakable grief, the community gathered to bid farewell to the two young souls.

The children, whose laughter once filled their home, were remembered for their bright smiles and boundless energy.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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