Family of University of Kabianga Student Explains Cause of Death, Seeks Help to Offset KSh 583k Bill
- Shalody Chepkoech, a First Year student at the University of Kabianga, passed away after a short illness
- Her brother Benard Chirchir told TUKO.co.ke that she experienced complications while undergoing treatment leading to her death
- The family is seeking financial support to offset KSh 583,254 hospital bill before her body is released for burial
- Contributions can be sent via M-Pesa to 0729280486 (Benard Chirchir)
Bomet - The family of the late Shalody Chepkoech who was a First Year student at the University of Kabianga is appealing for financial help to offset her hospital bill.
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Benard Chirchir her brother told TUKO.co.ke that the total bill required at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) was KSh 891, 257.
“The Social Health Authority (SHA) paid KSh 308,000 leaving us to offset the remaining KSh 583,254,” said Chirchir.
Chirchir explained that they hail from a very humble family and raising the amount would be difficult without help.
“She will be buried at our uncle’s place in Bomet because where the parents live is a very tiny space only hosting the main house and kitchen. There is no space for her to be laid to rest,” he shared.
He therefore called on Kenyans of goodwill to help them raise the KSh 583,254 needed to pay her medical bills and release her body for burial.
One can support the family by channeling their contributions to the M-Pesa Number 0729280486 (Benard Chirchir).
How did Shalody Chepkoech die?
Chirchir explained that Shalody took herself to Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital after feeling a lot of pain in her belly.
The University of Kabianga student developed complications while receiving treatment at Kapkatek and was referred to MTRH for specialised care.
Sadly, she passed away on Thursday, April 2024.
“The doctor told us that her immune system had been compromised and her blood pressure was low, so she was referred to MTRH where she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),” stated Chirchir.
The young woman spent one week and five days at the ICU before she succumbed.
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Netizens condole with Shalody’s family
Social media users shared heartfelt condolences with the family and entire University of Kabianga fraternity.
Charles Humble Boy:
“What's is happening to students of universities pleas, last time it was a girl from Multimedia university dies please God help university girls.”
Cornelius Kiprono:
“May her Soul Rip. God please hear our prayers and heal the Nation. Poleni sana UoK fraternity and the Family.”
Hon Udindi Macklins:
“May her soul find eternal peace as an alumni of UoK. I send my condolences to institutions fraternity.”
Ngetich Geoffrey:
“So sad. She was such a brilliant girl.”
Elvis KE:
“Comrade of goodwill gone too soon. Till we meet again.”
Felix Kîprøp:
“Fare thee well Shalody, it's not your fault life at campus is such traumatizing... heartfelt condolences to the immediate family. God will intervene take a heart and give Shalody a nice send off.”
Journalist Sír Jerry:
“So sad. Her plea got attention from us all that led to Southerners having an online fund that reflected her clearing her fee up to 3rd year. It's so sad. May her soul rest in peace.”
Nakuru woman dies during childbirth
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that the Nakuru county government explained the circumstances leading to a woman’s death during childbirth, following complaints from the family.
The deceased, Elizabeth Wairimu Njoroge, passed away hours after a successful C-section at Nakuru County Referral Hospital.
The county government explained that the 26-year-old suffered complications that were neither predictable nor preventable, which ultimately led to her death.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
