Detectives are investigating the death of author and popular Political Mobiliser Joseph Kubende who died while in a friend's house in Roysambu.
On Thursday, March 23, Kubende fell from the fourth floor of an apartment in Roysambu area. Police and other witnesses said Kubende, 42, was alone at the time of his fall on Thursday evening and had landed on his head becoming unconscious.
He was rushed to Jesse Kay Hospital on Lumumba Drive before he was referred to Radiant Hospital in Pangani where he succumbed.
It is not clear what triggered his fall and if it was accidental or he was pushed off, Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said.
"We understand he was alone at the time of the incident and we don’t know what happened to lead to his fall. Residents found his body on the ground and rushed him to the hospital."
Joseph Kubende from Bungoma county had just jetted into the country from the United States of America (USA). He had come to Nairobi to visit his cousin Justo Misika Wanyama last week and was scheduled to leave today, March 24, 2023 to the US where he resides.
Kubende had conquered the literature field and was an author, drama and music teacher, inspiration speaker and lecturer.
He also served as a literature lecturer at Kigali Institute of Education. The deceased was an irresistible crowd puller for Bungoma politicians as he would effortlessly make crowds dance and sing.
Four days ago, Mr Kubende, a celebrated poet, shared his photos on social media celebrating his birthday.
He even asked God to protect him and sought his guidance on every step he made.
"Happy birthday to me and may my guardian saint, Joseph the worker protects me and guide me through this turbulent of life."
Kubende is among several Kenyans who have fallen from tall buildings in Kasarani in the recent past.
Condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace.
