Kenyan woman and mental health advocate Celine Kamotho has died days before her planned trip to the United States to reunite with her husband.
In a statement shared on August 27, 2026, Dr Eunice Wamuyu Menja, Kamotho’s aunt, mourned her niece and said she was scheduled to fly to the US that day.
Menja said what should have been a significant day in Kamotho’s life instead became a day of mourning for her family and loved ones.
She remembered Celine Kamotho as a mental health advocate, describing her death as a loss to those involved in the field.
Why Celine Kamotho was Traveling to the US
The planned trip was intended to reunite Celine Kamotho with her husband and mark the start of a new chapter for the couple.
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Menja reflected on the sudden turn of events, noting that plans and journeys people anticipate can change without warning.
“Today you were to be on your plane to the US to join your husband. Instead, today has become your memorial day. We lost another Mental Health Advocate. Life can change in a moment. The plans we make, the journeys we anticipate, the tomorrows we assume are guaranteed- sometimes they disappear without warning,” Menja mourned.
However, the statement did not disclose the circumstances or cause of Kamotho’s death.
Diaspora Family Pays Tribute to Celine Kamotho
The Kenyan Diaspora family also mourned Kamotho, highlighting her work as a mental health advocate and the impact she had on those around her.
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“Celine is remembered as a mental health advocate whose life and work touched many people.”
The family said the journey that was meant to bring her closer to her husband and mark a fresh start was instead cut short, leaving her loved ones grieving.
“A journey that was meant to bring love, hope and a fresh start was cut short, leaving behind grief and a painful reminder of how unpredictable life can be.”
They extended their condolences to Kamotho’s husband, family and friends and wished her eternal rest.
Kitui Family Raises Alarm Over Kenyan Man Missing in Russia
A family in Kitui County is seeking answers over the whereabouts of Dennis Ngunga Muthui, who traveled to Russia after being promised employment as a driver.
Dennis left Kenya on August 25, 2025, aged 33, according to his sister Lynn Vata Muthui.
Lynn said her brother traveled to Russia with at least five other Kenyans after being recruited through Globeface Human Resources Ltd Agency.
The family initially understood that Dennis had secured a driving job in Russia.
However, after arriving in the country, Dennis reportedly told his family he had been enlisted in the Russian military, raising concerns about his whereabouts and safety.
The family is now seeking information about what happened to Dennis after his arrival in Russia and where he is now.
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