A shocking tragedy unfolded in Nairobi over the weekend, when a Catholic priest, identified as 43-year-old Joseph Kariuki Wanjiku, was found dead in a hotel room after spending the night with a woman believed to be his girlfriend.
The incident took place at the Monalisa Hotel Dellview in Gatanga on Friday night, where the priest checked in with his companion. Reports indicate that on Saturday morning at around 8:00 AM, the woman alerted hotel staff after noticing that Wanjiku had become dizzy and was losing consciousness.
In response, hotel management promptly transported the priest to Kenol Hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The news of Father Wanjiku’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the community, eliciting an outpouring of condolences on social media. Tina Kaloki, one mourner, expressed her sympathies, saying, “Condolences to his family and the church. Rest in peace, priest.” Another community member, Faith K Mwania, remembered him fondly, stating, “He was such a good preacher; he used to visit our church in Donholm.”
Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the priest’s death, aiming to uncover any further details related to the incident.
