Grief As Church Elder Collapses, Dies on Church Pulpit While Addressing Congregants
- A church service turned into mourning when one of the elders collapsed and died on the pulpit
- Rtd Elder Eng Kenneth Kungu Wainaina was addressing congregants when he lost consciousness
- In the heartbreaking video, a woman was heard screaming in the congregation
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A would-be regular Sunday church service in Ruiru on 19 May turned tragic when one of the elders collapsed and died.
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In a viral video on social media, Rtd Elder Eng Kenneth Kungu Wainaina was addressing the congregants when he lost consciousness.
What killed Kungu Wainaina?
The clip shared by Njogu Comedian captured the heartbreaking moment he stopped speaking, put the microphone aside, and collapsed.
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Fellow elders on the podium rushed over to save him, but Wainaina was pronounced dead shortly after.
The 67-year-old man's family published an obituary on Google confirming the tragic incident, with initial reports indicating that he suffered a heart attack.
"With deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will, we, the family announce the passing of Rtd Elder Eng. Kenneth Kungu Wainaina on 19th May 2024," read part of the obituary.
What were Kungu Wainaina's last words?
During the viral address, Wainaina reminded the congregation of the church's history and vision.
"We came to this place in the year 2005 on June 19. We are only one month less than 19 years," he said.
Given his demeanour, it was impossible to tell from the beginning of the clip that he was in his twilight moments.
However, a woman was heard screaming in the congregation a few seconds before he collapsed.
Among the last words Wainaina muttered before collapsing words were:
"God our light, our hope, and our strength."
The deceased elder will be buried on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.
Vosloorus church theft left one dead and two injured
Meanwhile, Briefly News shared that gun-wielding assailants charged a church in Vosloorus, shooting and killing one congregant and injuring two others. The group of men reportedly robbed the congregants of their cellphones and made off with R400 of offering money.
Police revealed that four gunmen were involved and have opened cases of murder, attempted murder, business robbery and house robbery.
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