An autopsy conducted on the body of Daniel Koikai, a former Kenyan diplomat and father to the late media personality Njambi Koikai has revealed the cause of his death.
The examination, conducted at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 18, confirmed reports that the former ambassador died by suicide.
According to the reports, Ambassador Daniel Koikai died from excessive bleeding caused by two self-inflicted deep stab wounds to the neck.
Investigators handling the case also disclosed the contents of the message the deceased sent to his daughter moments before taking his life.
“Am sorry it had to come to this,” Koikai’s message to his daughter read.
Reports revealed that his lifeless body was discovered in his apartment within Tatu City in Ruiru on June 14, 2024.
When the lifeless body was discovered, police found the deceased holding a kitchen knife in his right hand hence the preliminary conclusion that he used a knife to take his life.
The autopsy was conducted by government pathologist Grace Midigo at the Montenzuma Monalisa Funeral home.
Authorities stated that Daniel Koikai was deeply troubled by the passing of his daughter, Mary Njambi Koikai, earlier in the month.
At Njambi’s requiem mass, her father was present, and, in his speech, he apologized to the late Njambi, expressing regret for what he described as failing in his duties as a father.
Barely 24 hours later, Daniel Koikai’s life came to an unexpected end in an unfortunate and tragic way that would shock his family.
Reports indicate that he committed suicide in his bedroom while Njambi’s was being laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery.
