Makueni County is mourning the untimely death of its Trade and Industrialization County Executive Committee Member (CEC), Dr. Sonia Nzilani, whose passing on Sunday sent shockwaves across the region.
Days after her sudden demise, the pathologist who conducted the postmortem examination, Dr. Ancent Kituku, has now confirmed the medical cause behind her tragic death.
According to Dr. Kituku, Dr. Nzilani succumbed to cardiac tamponade, a life-threatening condition caused by the accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart.
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This pressure led to a heart rupture, resulting in extensive internal bleeding that doctors could not reverse. The condition is considered fatal if not detected and managed promptly.
Preliminary reports indicate that Dr. Nzilani had a long medical history of heart-related complications, which she had been battling for the past 12 years.
Despite her health challenges, she continued to serve the people of Makueni with dedication, earning admiration across the county for her commitment to public service.
Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, county leaders, and residents. Many have described her as a visionary leader who played a key role in shaping Makueni’s trade, industrialization, and investment agenda.
Her close allies noted that she had been actively engaged in several county development programs in the weeks leading up to her passing.
County officials are expected to issue further details regarding funeral arrangements in the coming days.
Meanwhile, condolences continue to pour in on social media under hashtags such as #Machakos, #Makueni, and #PATANews, with many remembering her as a trailblazer and a compassionate leader.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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