A family from Kisii County is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body of their 26-year-old son, Stephen Nyang'au Sereti, who was discovered dead on a road in Dubai under unclear circumstances.
Stephen, originally from Engoto Village in Boruma Sub-location, Nyaribari Chache Constituency, had traveled to the United Arab Emirates seeking better opportunities and was employed in the hospitality sector.
To fund his journey and job search abroad, the family took out loans, hoping his earnings would improve their situation. His sudden death has left them devastated and burdened with the additional expense of bringing his remains home for burial.
The cost of repatriating Stephen's body is estimated at KSh 500,000, a sum the family cannot afford on their own.
Community and Political Support
- Local political aspirant Joel Okengo Nyambane has contributed KSh 100,000 towards the repatriation expenses, providing some relief.
- The family continues to seek help from well-wishers to cover the remaining costs.
- They are also urging county and national government officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding Stephen’s death.
The family hopes to give Stephen a dignified burial in Kisii, while demanding clarity on how he died.
Similar Cases Highlight Repatriation Challenges
This case resonates with other Kenyans working abroad, such as a woman from Vihiga County who recently died in Saudi Arabia and whose family struggled to raise KSh 400,000 for repatriation.
