Congolese Woman Dies in Nairobi, Seven-Year-Old Daughter Left Without Family Contact
Ruth Mukene Ndongola died at Kenyatta National Hospital; her body remains unclaimed as efforts continue to locate her relatives for her orphaned daughter.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 24, 2026
2 min read
A Congolese woman, Ruth Mukene Ndongola, passed away in Nairobi after a brief illness. She was living with a friend in the South B area when her health worsened, leading to her admission at Kenyatta National Hospital where she later died.
Her body has remained in the mortuary for nearly a month due to the absence of any identified next of kin to make burial arrangements. Ruth left behind a seven-year-old daughter who urgently requires family care and support.
Search for Ruth’s Family
Friends and members of the Congolese community in Kenya are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing Ruth’s relatives, either in Kenya or in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The circumstances of her death and the lack of contact with her family have raised concerns about the welfare of her young daughter.
Anyone with information that could help locate Ruth’s family is encouraged to contact the number +254 700 793419. Even small details such as mutual acquaintances or community links could be crucial in reconnecting the child with her family.
The appeal aims to find the missing family members to ensure the child receives the protection and care she needs following this tragic loss.
