Jahmby Koikai’s Father Discusses Her Illness & Why She’ll be Buried at Lang’ata Cemetery

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• Jahmby Koikai’s father spoke about her courageous battle with endometriosis, her dedication to her projects, and her wish for them to continue, especially her bid for the Dagoretti North parliamentary seat.
• Jahmby will be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery to be near her grandmother, with her memorial service scheduled for Thursday and the burial on Friday.

For the first time, Jahmby Koikai’s father has opened up about her illness and the significant reason she will be buried at Lang’ata Cemetery. 

Jahmby Koikai passed away after a prolonged struggle with endometriosis. Her father commended her resilience and dedication to everything she pursued, highlighting her last wish for her ongoing projects to continue, especially her bid for the Dagoretti North parliamentary seat.

Speaking to local media at Saint Church on June 8, he shared why she will be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery and reflected on their touching final moments together.

Describing the experience as incredibly tough for the entire family, her father praised Jahmby for her tenacity and commitment. 

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“It was not easy to see my daughter suffer and watch the doctors try their best to treat her,” he said. 

“They did everything they could, but in the end, she could not be healed. Jahmby was a very diligent person. When she decided to do something, she pursued it with great attention and effort. She was very hardworking,” he continued. 

Expressing deep sorrow over losing his daughter at such a young age, he noted, “It is very sad to bury a child who is still young because it is not the father who should bury the child; it is the child who should bury the father.”

Recounting the heavy burden of seeing his daughter in pain, he spoke about the difficult times they faced as a family. 

“Seeing my daughter suffer was a heavy burden. To see that she went to the hospital and did not come out was not an easy journey, especially for her mother, who was with her.” Jahmby’s father highlighted the unwavering support she received from her family, particularly her mother, who stayed by her side throughout her illness. 

“She went to the hospital and came out. The family, especially her mother, was with her, ensuring all her needs were met.”

Despite the hardship, Jahmby had a strong support system, including many friends who came forward to help plan her funeral and ensure everything was organized properly. 

“She had many friends who have come forward to help plan her funeral and volunteered to see how they can organize things to go smoothly,” he said.

Jahmby’s father also revealed her last wish: for her ongoing projects to continue. This desire motivated her bid for the Dagoretti North parliamentary seat. 

“She said if her projects could continue, she would be happy. That was her reason for running for the Dagoretti North parliamentary seat.”

Jahmby Koikai leaves behind a legacy of resilience and dedication. Her battle with endometriosis and her commitment to her projects have inspired many. Her father explained the reason for her final resting place: 

“The memorial service will be on Thursday, and more details will come before the burial on Friday at Lang’ata Cemetery. She will be buried there because her grandmother is buried there, and the family wanted her to be laid to rest close to her.”