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The tight-knit community of Nyeri is grappling with the loss of a vibrant young medic, Shiro Ka Ribui, and her beloved daughter.
Known affectionately as Mama Bella, Ribui's sudden passing alongside her daughter sent shockwaves through the region, leaving friends, family, and acquaintances in disbelief.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain shrouded in mystery as details emerge slowly, piecing together the final moments of their lives.
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As Ribui's family searches for answers, TUKO.co.ke takes a look at some of her photos, which show she was a hardworking mum.
According to reports, Ribui and her daughter's lives tragically ended, leaving those who knew them struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.
However, a photo posted by Ribui on her Instagram handle showed that she was a happy soul.
Ribui's active presence on social media platforms provided a haunting glimpse into her state of mind leading up to the tragedy.
Before that, she shared photos of herself, indicating she was determined to make things work for her.
Known for her regular updates and candid posts, her online activity took a dark turn, with increasingly distressing messages hinting at inner turmoil and desperation for help.
Between her struggles, Ribui shared photos of herself as proof of life.
Among her final posts, Ribui shared her struggle to find employment.
"In need of a job as the countdown begins," read one of her messages.
Most Kenyans have questioned how most of her close and social media friends failed to figure out she was distressed.
Amid her distress, Ribui reached out to her online community, seeking solace and support in the face of overwhelming adversity.
In photos shared on her Instagram, Shiro loved the outdoors so much.
Her posts, marked by a sense of urgency and despair, painted a sobering picture of the mental anguish she grappled with in her final days.
Shiro is reported to have been a nurse for six years.
8. Make up trials
Despite her efforts to overcome the darkness that consumed her, Ribui's journey ended tragically.
The mother of one even tried her hands on different skills, including doing make-up.
Her death and that of her daughter left behind a community mourning the loss of a dedicated healthcare professional and a beloved daughter.
In another story, Police launched investigations following the death of a 29-year-old woman and her 5-year-old child in Kabironi village, Kirinyaga county.
Gichugu sub-county Police Commander Johnson Wachira said the woman, identified as Moreen Wangui Munene, fell into Nyamindi River with her child strapped on her back and drowned.
"The matter has been reported to us, and investigations are in progress," Wachira said, as reported by Citizen Digital.
Wachira said police officers are presently working together with the residents in a bid to retrieve the bodies from the river.
Proofreading by Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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