Nyeri: Medic Mother, Daughter Die Hours after Sharing Eerie Posts on Social Media

 

A photo of Shiro Ka Ribu 

A young medic and her daughter have tragically passed on under unclear circumstances. Shiro Ka Ribu shared disturbing posts on her social media pages days before his death. Shiro Ka Ribui, also known as Mama Bella, reportedly harmed herself alongside her daughter Bella. An active social media user, the mother of one regularly updated her status before she stopped and resumed publishing disturbing posts.  It is not clear what transpired leading to the tragedy that has left Nyeri residents in shock and disbelief. Ribui seemed to have resorted to seeking help from friends online, with various posts painting a grim image of her mental state before death. "In need of job as the countdown begins," read one of her posts. The clinical officer shared posts on overcoming mental turmoil before she started a countdown that ended tragically with her demise. Creating mental health awareness According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no health without taking mental health into consideration. Efforts to transform mental health care remain urgent, and global awareness and investment are crucial to addressing the issue.  If you are struggling with your mental health, here are some emergency hotlines that you can reach out to for help when overwhelmed: - Befriender’s Kenya- +254 722 178 177 - Niskize- 0900 620 800 - Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation- 0800 726 253 - Oasis Africa- +254 366 614 / +254 110 826 23 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - +254 739 935 333/ +254 756 454 585 - Mental Wellness Kenya- +254 717 234 621 

by  Didacus Malowa