Cyprian Nyakundi has reported that reggae enthusiast ‘Fayah Mummah Jahmby’ Njambi Koikai’s father Amb. Daniel Koikai committed suicide this morning.
Sadly, his death coincides with Njambi’s June 14 burial at the Lang’ata Cemetery.
Njambi Koikai’s Father Seeks Forgiveness for being an Absent Dad
Just yesterday, Ambassador Daniel Koikai, while eulogizing his daughter, publicly asked for forgiveness for being an absent dad.
“Dear Njambi, my daughter,” he emotionally began,
“The time has come for me to atone for my acts of omission and commission on your final journey from this world. It has been one of the most difficult episodes of my life, especially for your close family, your mother, sisters, aunts, uncles, media colleagues, and friends in and outside the country.”
Koikai admired Njambi’s influence, shown by her large social media following. He mourned her sudden death, which ended a promising career.
Njambi had recently entered politics, running for a parliamentary seat in Dagoretti South in 2022 and finishing fourth.
How Njambi Koikai’s Parents Met
Amb Daniel Koikai recalled the early days when he met Njambi’s mother, Stella Wambui Kanogo.
“Stella and I were living in Riruta Satellite when we started our friendship and you were conceived in 1985. She gave birth to you on 24 January 1986. The first time I saw you, you were about four months old,” he said.
Their relationship had ups and downs, often marked by periods of separation due to Koikai’s work abroad. The pair reunited when Njambi was in high school, and Koikai supported her education from then on.
“You were at Ngara Girls then and you came in school uniform. When I saw you, I saw myself and we talked at length about your education,” he recalled.
Njambi excelled academically. She attended prestigious schools, eventually graduating from Daystar University with a degree in mass communication.
“On your graduation day, we took a very nice photo that I will always treasure,” Koikai remembered.
Njambi Koikai’s Final Message to her Father
Amb. Daniel Koikai emotionally recalled his daughter’s last words to him.
“At your bedside in the hospital with your mother the night you left us, you told me that we were the same blood and that you were glad I had come. We have been reunited and I hope that one day we will be reunited again. May the Almighty God rest your soul in eternal peace, Njambi.”
Despite the challenges, Koikai admired Njambi’s resilience and achievements. “You have been a shining beacon for many, and your legacy must continue. I will endeavour to play my part in keeping your legacy alive,” he vowed.
He concluded his tribute, “At your bedside in the hospital with your mother the night you left us, you told me that we were the same blood and that you were glad I had come. We have been reunited and I hope that one day we will be reunited again. May the Almighty God rest your soul in eternal peace, Njambi.”
By Vivian K.