Kisii: Emotions Run High as Woman, Child Killed by GSU Officer Are Buried in Separate Graves

• Sheila Mokaya was shot and killed by her alleged General Service Unit (GSU) officer lover after a domestic dispute
• The alleged lover, who also killed their daughter in their home in Mkunguni, Mokowe, Lamu county, then turned the gun on himself and died
• On Friday, May 30, Mokaya, a junior secondary teacher and her five-year-old daughter were buried in Kisii

A cloud of sorrow and pain hung over the residents of Ibeno, Kisii county, as they laid to rest two family members who were shot and killed at home.

Sheila Mokaya and her young daughter, Lency Amelia, tragically lost their lives on Sunday, May 11.

Sheila, young daughter killed in Lamu

They were shot and killed by a GSU officer in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred in Mkunguni, Mokowe, Lamu county, when the officer opened fire on his alleged lover and their five-year-old daughter.

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"I joined mourners at Chirichiro Sub-location, Ibeno Ward in Nyaribari Chache constituency to mourn the untimely death of Mwalimu Sheila Mokaya and her daughter Lency Amelia, who were, in the crudest and most cavalier manner, robbed of their lives.

"A story meant to be laced with love and commitment took a sudden turn into violence and death. Two innocent souls now rest side by side. There are no words that can ease the heartbreak of the family and friends, and no explanation can justify this loss," said nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri Anyieni, who attended the burial on Friday, May 30.

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She condemned the rising incidences of femicide and called for immediate action and justice for victims.

The senator offered her condolences to the bereaved, who were heartbroken as they bid farewell to Sheila, a junior secondary (JS) teacher, and her daughter.

"Sheila and her daughter were eulogised as calm, humble, and lovely. We will remember the light they carried and the bond they shared—one that not even death could sever. May their souls rest in peace. Let us unite to speak out against violence, and may we never normalise any form of violence or tendencies that lead to it," Anyieni added.

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Sheila's mum inconsolable at daughter's burial

Sheila and her daughter were buried in two separate coffins and graves, as seen in a tearjerking video.

Sheila’s mother could not hide her grief as she watched her daughter’s and granddaughter’s coffins being lowered into the ground.

She was inconsolable as she mourned her loved ones, who were brutally killed by the GSU officer.

After shooting Sheila and Amelia, the officer turned the weapon on himself.

TUKO.co.ke reached out to Jane Murimi Mugo, a family expert on how one can overcome loss.

"Crying is very imporant. It is okay to mourn. Acceptance saves a lot and no one should lecture or advise anyone on how to deal with grief. Everyone has their own way. Be vulnerable, let yourself out without thiking about your dignity or anything," she said.

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Social media users mourned with the bereaved and other mourners as they followed the burial online.

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Many flocked to the comment section, penning heartfelt messages consoling the grieving family following the loss.

mokayaedwin6013:

"Let me say rest in peace, Sheila Mokaya and the child Lency Amelia (Psalms 125:1,5; Revelation 3:18,20; Romans 8:31,35). Amen, amen. One day we shall meet again."

Tumbo Ayub:

"Deepest condolences to the family. May their souls rest in eternal peace."

Dennis Osoro:

"Condolences to the family and friends. It is a kind gesture to support people in their hour of need."

Erigen Misiga:

"My condolences to the family."

O'makana Moseti:

"Condolences to the family and friends."

University graduate dies days after graduation

In another story, the death of a brave university graduate just two days after her graduation left many heartbroken.

Despite her frail condition due to illness, Mwansa Chilufya showed up to her graduation to celebrate her academic achievement.

Her passing brought together her family, friends, and comrades as they laid her to rest.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke