Nyambura, who died of meningitis hours after being crowned the Best Performing artiste in a TV Comedy at the Kalasha Awards. Her mother followed her to the dead days after her daughter died at Kenyatta National Hospital.
She herself had been admitted at the Kijabe Mission Hospital. According to a family friend and colleague of ‘Jastorina, Irene Ayimba the ailing mother who was admitted in hospital died of shock on hearing the news of the daughter’s demise.
Reports now indicate that the death of Jastorina may have been avoided had she received timely medical attention.Upon falling sick, she had to seek medical attention at Kenyatta National Hospital but had difficulties raising funds for the medication.And when good Samaritans took her to hospital, it took another 24 hours before she could be admitted despite the fact that she was in critical condition, Ms Ayimba said. The narrative of Nyambura fits in the jigsaw of many artistes who enjoy national limelight and fame but lead life in squalor with no social security. Actor Hillary received Nyambura's Trophy at the just concluded Kalasha Awards.
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