Kenyan Medical Student Dies in Russia after Graduation, Last Post Emerges
- A university student will sadly not be able to live up to his full potential after completing his studies abroad
- The young man died under mysterious circumstances shortly after graduating, leaving his family in unimaginable pain
- His last post, shared on his graduation day, resurfaced online, detailing his academic journey and the people who supported him along the way
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A family has been thrown into mourning following the heartbreaking news concerning their loved one.
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Mahamud Hassan tragically met his untimely death while abroad, where he had travelled for further studies.
The young man had been studying medicine in Russia and had just graduated, preparing to return home.
Abdikarim Osman Mohamed broke the news, sharing that the family was mourning not one, but two loved ones.
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Before his untimely demise, Mahamud had penned a heartfelt message following his graduation, expressing deep appreciation for his family’s support.
Mahamud opens up about challenges of COVID-19
His message reflected on the long and challenging road he had taken and the people who helped him along the way.
“This moment has been years in the making. As I reflect on the path that brought me here, I can’t help but remember how far I’ve come. As an international student far from home, I stepped into a world of unfamiliar faces, a cold climate, and the absence of family by my side. I faced moments of deep loneliness, but within those moments, I found strength I never knew I had. I found purpose.
The challenges of COVID-19 changed the course of this journey. The world paused, classrooms closed, and isolation became the norm. But it was in that stillness that my commitment to medicine grew stronger. The crisis reminded me of why I chose this path, to care, to heal, and to serve. This degree was not earned alone. Behind this robe and beneath this smile is a heart filled with gratitude,” he wrote.
Mahamud Hassan appreciates his teachers and mentors
He expressed gratitude to his parents, who supported him throughout the journey and believed in him even when he doubted himself.
Mahamud also thanked his sisters, who kept the home fires burning with warmth and love while he was away.
“To all my teachers and mentors, I thank you from the depths of my heart. Your guidance, your knowledge, and your dedication shaped the physician I am becoming. You inspired me to think critically, to act compassionately, and to never stop learning. Each lesson, every challenge you presented, helped build the foundation I now stand upon with pride. I carry your teachings with me into every patient interaction and every future step in my career.
Above all, I must honor the man who inspired me to choose this path, Farah. If I ever become a good doctor, a good man, or a kind soul, it is because of him. He was not only my teacher but also my guiding spirit. He lit the way when I was lost and reminded me who I was when I had forgotten. His impact on my life is beyond measure,” he added.
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Aden Duale working on repatriating body of kin
Osman, the family member who announced the young medicine graduate's death, said plans to repatriate his body were underway, with the help of Health CS Aden Duale.
“Earlier today, we lost my beloved ayeeyo, Isnino Abdille, the sister to my paternal grandmother. Ayeeyo Isnino was a woman of deep faith, gentle spirit, and unwavering love. She carried herself with quiet dignity and left behind a legacy of kindness and compassion that shaped generations. Her passing leaves a void that words cannot fill.
It is also with profound grief that I have received the devastating news of the death of my cousin, Dr. Mohamud Dagane, who passed away in Russia, just as we were preparing to welcome him back home after completing his medical studies,” he shared.
He added that Duale was making arrangements to bring Mahamud’s body home for burial.
Nandi student suffers fatal stroke in Australia
In a related story, a student from Nandi county also died abroad under heartbreaking circumstances.
Madeline Jeruto had travelled to South Australia to further her education and pursue her dreams.
However, just two weeks after arriving, she suffered a stroke and later died following a cardiac arrest.
Her dreams, like Mahamud’s, were tragically cut short in a foreign land.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added the section on repatriation
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