The Meru University of Science and Technology community is in mourning after the death of a second-year student, whose body was found in her apartment in Meru town.
Vivian Ntinyari Gitonga, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree in Kiswahili and History, was found dead in her room at Neema Apartments in California Estate. Her mother raised the alarm after she couldn't reach her by phone.
According to accounts of the incident, the two had reportedly spoken the previous day. Her mother became worried when later calls went unanswered and asked contacts in Meru to check on her.
The landlord and some fellow students reportedly went to the apartment. They found the lights on and a window open, but the door was locked from inside. After getting no response, they broke open the door and found her unresponsive.
The circumstances of her death had not been established at the time of publication, and the official cause of death was not immediately available. The matter awaits further investigations and an official determination.
The news has left friends and classmates devastated, and her family is grieving the loss of their daughter.
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