Mercy Thairu, a 21 -year -old Nairobi University student, was found dead and her body was stored in City Cares a few days after she was lost
He was last seen on Friday night, March 21, Nairobi CBD at 11:30 pm with his friends.
Mercy's cousin Daniel Karanja told TUKO.co.ke that they found her body in the City's mortuary after several days of searching.
A family in Nakuru County mourns the death of their 21 -year -old daughter, Mercy Thairu.
Mercy Thairu is found dead a few days after disappearing
Thairu was found dead a few days after he was reported to be lost, on Friday, March 21, which led to his family starting a search for him.
Where was Mercy Thairu's body found?
His cousin Mercy, Daniel Karanja, told TUKO.co.ke that he was last seen climbing the boda boda, which brought him down near Thika Road Mall (TRM).
Karanja explained that Mercy was found hit by a car in the Carwash area along Thika Road, but it is still unclear how she arrived.
“We found him in City Mortuary. He was involved in an accident at the Carwash area near Thika Road. He was inside Bolt Bike but the driver left TRM. We don't know if he was walking or was on the road before being hit,” he explained.
He added that the family was on his way to the police station of Kasaraniwhere the incident was reported, to get more information about Mercy's death.
What happened to Mercy Thairu?
The third year student at the University of Nairobi went missing on Friday, March 21, after leaving her friends at night.
The young girl, who was taking a degree of art in the economy, was last seen in Koja, Nairobi CBD, at 5:30 pm.
Reports indicate that he lost consciousness after drinking alcohol at a hotel in Nairobi. One of his friends organized a taxi to take him home.
Her mother, who is full of sadness, suspects that her daughter was given drugs that night, as she was the only person in their unconscious group.
Citizens mourn the death of Mercy Thairu
His sudden death has sparked anger and sadness online, with many people questioning the loyalty of his friends and the taxi driver who took him.
The incident has also initiated a broader debate on youth safety out at night, with people being encouraged to look after and help each other when they go out at night.
People's comments on the internet
Solo Gachanja:
“This is a great sadness. We have lost a very intelligent girl who I have known since childhood. She had a very good future.
David Muhoro:
“If his friends would have escorted him home. This tragedy could be prevented. His soul rest in peace.”
Mercy Muturi:
“This is sad beyond the details. Why do we have careless and merciless friends?
Ann Wainaina:
“Why are young girls dying at the age of 21? In our days, the girls were losing consciousness, especially K1, but they slept until morning.
Kiambu woman found dead after a work trip
In another report reported by TUKO.co.ke, a woman from Kiambu County, who was lost after a professional trip, was found dead.
Lucy Wamaitha went missing on Thursday, January 16, after traveling to work with her male employer.
Later, parts of his body were found in the Sagana river, and an examination of DNA confirmed its identity.
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