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Shalody Chepkoech, a freshman at the University of Kabianga, died while undergoing treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
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In October 2024, she attracted significant public notice when she appealed online for help with school fees. Kind-hearted supporters came forward and managed to raise enough funds for herThirdYear.
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Kenyan internet users have shared their profound grief, with numerous people remembering her strength and the optimism she provided for her loved ones.
Family, friends, and many people on social media platforms in Kenya are grieving over the untimely passing of Shalody Chepkoech, a young lady hailing from Embomos, located in Bomet County.
Before her unexpected death, Shalody was a freshman studying at the University of Kabianga within the School of Education, Arts, and Social Sciences.
When was Shalody Chepkoech’s death?
A freshman student died on Thursday, April 24, around 4 PM while being treated at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, located in Uasin Gishu County, after succumbing to a brief ailment.
The dean of students at the university, Mary Goretti Wosyanju, disclosed in an obituary notification that the young lady had been moved from Kapkatet Sub-county Hospital to MTRH on Sunday, April 13. She was subsequently placed in the intensive care unit at the latter facility.
“Burial arrangements will be communicated later. May the Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace,” read the notice to students and staff.
In October 2024, an enthusiastic young lady captured the attention of many people over the internet when she made an online request aiming to gather support for her educational expenses.
According to reports, well-wishers contributed enough funds to clear her fees up to her third year.
Netizens mourn Kabianga University student
Families, friends, and Kenyans on social media have shared profound grief, with numerous individuals remembering her strength and the optimism she imparted to those close to her.
Hezekiah Kiprono:
This is incredibly heart-wrenching! Considering all the obstacles she has faced.
Glad Peterson:
What’s going on with our UOK colleagues? We’re losing them at an astonishing pace. Just four days ago, we unfortunately lost another teammate who passed away in mysterious conditions within a scheme. May Liz find eternal peace. I’m deeply saddened.
Kiproteach Victor Tonui:
I am at a loss for words. My deepest sympathies go out to the family. This is incredibly heartbreaking. May she find eternal peace.
Phaey Daryne:
I still find it unbelievable. Let’s rally around this family, everyone. You wouldn’t believe their circumstances unless someone explained them to you. Life has really been tough for them, but what makes it worse is that this young woman was their last ray of hope. Hearing about all the difficulties they’ve shared would make anyone understand just how challenging these times have been. We’ve witnessed their struggles firsthand, and now even their final source of optimism seems lost. Lord, one wonders why she couldn’t be saved for the benefit of her loved ones. This truly breaks your heart.
Hon Briane Murgor:
This world is unjust and harsh. May she find eternal peace, Shalody.
Talia Memo:
“Sad, I swear. Maybe she was the only hope for the family. May she rest in peace, and may God be with the family.”
Jay Extrovert:
“Sad and painful. Poleni sana to the family, friends, and coursemates. My condolences.”