Double Tragedy as Kenyan Couple Dies on the Same Day

• A family has been plunged into mourning after losing both parents on the same day
• Joseph Maina Kamiti and Rael Nyambura Maina’s daughter, Lucy, broke the news online, expressing the weight of the loss
• Social media users flooded Lucy’s page with condolence messages, with many expressing heartbreak and recalling similar losses

A family has been thrown into mourning following the death of their parents, Joseph Maina Kamiti and Rael Nyambura Maina.

News of their passing was announced by their beloved daughter, Lucy Maina, who revealed that the couple died on the same day.

She expressed her sorrow, noting how difficult it was for the family to process the immense grief and pain.

“Losing both parents on the same day and at the same time is the most shocking, confusing, and heaviest thing. May God strengthen us. Only the Maina's can understand,” she wrote.

Lucy also shared a banner on TikTok displaying her parents' photos, dates of birth, and dates of death. Her father, Joseph, died at the age of 68, while her mother, Rael, passed away at 64.

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However, she did not disclose the cause of their deaths.

Kenyans send condolences to Lucy Maina’s family

Kenyans on social media sent their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family as many shared how hard and heavy it is to lose a loved one.

Shillah Jones:

“I passed by this tent in the morning and was wondering what had happened. I really felt bad. May they rest in eternal peace.”

Njoki:

“Losing one parent is hard enough. Imagine both. May God heal your hearts.”

Phine Muiga:

“May God give you peace that surpasses human understanding. Hugs, gal.”

Tymes 85:

“Oh no… So sorry, gal. I know the pain of losing someone you love. I lost my son back in 2020. I know the pain, the suffering, the regrets. I pray that God heals your heart, because no one else can. Peace.”

Kanyambu:

“Mum, take heart. I know I can't heal your pain, but I believe God can, and He has a reason for everything. May they rest in peace.”

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Monica:

“It's so confusing and painful. I lost my dad, then my brother. It hurts beyond words. Hugs and God's comfort to you and your family, dear.”

How to heal after death of parents

The loss of a parent can come with heavy feelings because, for many people, parents are a source of support, guidance, and unconditional love.

When they die, especially both of them, feelings of loss, grief and immense sadness can come in tow. It is thus important to know how to grieve them and also move on.

Information shared by Healthline.com indicates that practising self-care, coping strategies and emotional well-being practices can help one come to terms with the death of their parents.

To start with, allow yourself to feel all the loss, pain, anger, grief and frustration for whatever time it takes.

While many expect you to get over your pain so that you can, perhaps, step up in the family, allowing yourself to feel the grief can help you heal.

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Take care of your emotional and physical well-being. Practices like eating healthy, exercising and journaling can go a long way in making you feel better.

Thirdly, talk to a trusted family or friend about your grief, or seek the help of a therapist.

What happened to Nandi couple?

In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a couple from Nandi died simultaneously after falling ill, leaving their family in immense grief.

Following the news of their deaths shared online, Kenyans sent their condolences to the family and offered prayers.

Kap Melly and his wife were laid to rest in one emotional ceremony at their Kapchemajei village, attended by family members, friends, and other guests.

Couple born same day die hours apart

TUKO.co.ke also reported that a Tanzanian couple who shared the same birth date ended up sharing the same date of death and burial as well.

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Their son, James Mbodo, stated that his parents never got to know about each other’s passing as they were admitted to different hospitals.

Kundaeli and Monyiaichi Kimaro fell ill at different times — Monyiaichi had diabetes, while her husband suddenly became unwell.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of how to heal.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke