Jacinta Mueni Muinde, a woman from Mkongani in Kilifi County, has passed away in Saudi Arabia, where she had been living and working for the past 14 years.
Jacinta moved to Saudi in 2011, hoping to find better job opportunities for herself and her family.
Tragically, on November 12, 2025, Jacinta suffered a cardiac arrest while at work.
Despite receiving medical attention, she sadly did not survive the incident.
Her sudden death has left her family devastated, and they are now pleading for assistance to repatriate her body back to Kenya.
The news of Jacinta’s passing has shocked and saddened many people in Kenya.
Kenyans from all walks of life have expressed their grief online, sending condolences to her family and urging others to help with the costs associated with bringing her body home.
Social media has become a platform for support, as many share their heartbreak over the loss and highlight the tragedy of losing a loved one so far away.
Jacinta's family is facing not only the emotional pain of her death but also the practical challenges of arranging for her body to be brought back to Kenya.
They are urging anyone who can help to step forward, as they struggle to raise the money needed for repatriation.
The burden of navigating these arrangements during such a difficult time has added to their grief.
Many people in the community remember Jacinta fondly, and her loss is deeply felt by those who knew her.
Numerous comments online reflect sympathy for her parents, with many recognizing the pain of losing a child.
Discussions have also begun about the difficulties faced by Kenyan workers abroad, emphasizing the need for better support and protection for those seeking opportunities in foreign countries.
