Ruiru: Grief As Church Elder Collapses, Dies On Church Pulpit While Addressing Congregants

• A church service in Ruiru turned into mourning when one of the elders collapsed and died on the pulpit
• Rtd Elder Eng Kenneth Kungu Wainaina was addressing congregants when he lost consciousness
• In the heartbreaking video, a woman was heard screaming in the congregation

A would-be regular Sunday church service in Ruiru on May 19 turned tragic when one of the elders collapsed and died.

In a viral video on social media, Rtd Elder Eng Kenneth Kungu Wainaina was addressing the congregants when he lost consciousness.

What killed Kungu Wainaina?

The clip shared by Njogu Comedian captured the heartbreaking moment he stopped speaking, put the microphone aside, and collapsed.

Fellow elders on the podium rushed over to save him, but Wainaina was pronounced dead shortly after.

The 67-year-old man's family published an obituary on Google confirming the tragic incident, with initial reports indicating that he suffered a heart attack.

"With deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will, we, the family announce the passing of Rtd Elder Eng. Kenneth Kungu Wainaina on 19th May 2024," read part of the obituary.

What were Kungu Wainaina's last words?

During the viral address, Wainaina reminded the congregation of the church's history and vision.

"We came to this place in the year 2005 on June 19. We are only one month less than 19 years," he said.

Given his demeanour, it was impossible to tell from the beginning of the clip that he was in his twilight moments.

However, a woman was heard screaming in the congregation a few seconds before he collapsed.

Among the last words Wainaina muttered before collapsing words were, "God our light, our hope, and our strength."

The deceased elder will be buried on Tuesday, May 28.

NYS cadet collapses, dies during games

In Tana River County, 23-year-old Reagan Akokha experienced breathing difficulties while playing football with friends at Village Eleven NYS camp.

She collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where medics pronounced her dead.

The body was transported to Hola County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination and preservation.

Police have commenced an investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding Akokha's demise.

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