- What started as a journey of hope abroad ended in grief for the family of Kepha Ngugi, who died in Dubai just a few months after leaving Kenya
- The resident of Juja has left behind a wife and three young children who are now facing grief and financial challenges
- His loved ones are appealing for financial support from Kenyans at home and abroad to help bring him back for a dignified burial
When Kepha Ngugi left Kenya late last year, he was filled with the silent hope shared by many young fathers that moving abroad would bring a better life for his family back home.
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Just three months after moving to Dubai in search of better opportunities, those hopes were suddenly dashed following his sudden death, leaving the family in Kiambu County dealing with grief and uncertainty.
How many children did Ngugi have?
Ngugi, a devoted husband and loving father of three young children, was a well-known and respected resident of Witeithie Area, Juja.
News of his death has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, where he was known as a hard-working man dedicated to providing for his family.
His death in a foreign country has added to the pain, turning the tragedy into a legal and financial challenge as well.
Now, Ngugi’s family is faced with the difficult task of transporting his body from Dubai to Kenya for a dignified burial among his loved ones.
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The family is asking for help to bring the body back home
The cost of repatriating him as well as funeral arrangements has put the family in a difficult financial situation at a time when they are already facing great grief.
“His sudden death has left us in deep sorrow and the painful responsibility of transporting his body back to Kenya,” the family said in a statement.
They have made a humble request to friends, relatives and well-wishers to help them raise funds to cover the transport of the body and funeral.
As they mourn a husband, father and son who died too soon, the family is asking Kenyans at home and abroad to stand with them at this most difficult time in their lives.
How to help the Ngugi family
Their request is not only for financial support, but also for solidarity to help them give Kepha Ngugi a dignified burial and ensure his final journey home.
Inquiries and donations through M-Money can be done on 0722 578 026 or 0729 498 680.
Charles Badia dies in Kisumu
In another sad case involving Dubai, Kenyans living in the UAE are mourning the death of Charles Badia, the founding chairman, who died Poisonous.
Badia, who lost his life in an accident in Kisumu while visiting relatives, was remembered as a brother, a mentor and a pillar of unity.
His death has left many in deep mourning as condolences continue to pour in from the wider community, remembering his personal contribution to those he served.
While the mourning continues, those who knew him and cooperated with him say that the greatest honor for him will be to live on the basis of the values he stood for.
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