- Socialite Sarah Gwan tragically died after falling from a second-floor balcony in Kasarani, sparking an investigation into the incident
- Her family disputes claims of suicide, insisting Sarah was strong and determined
- The friends present during the fall were initially arrested but later released on bail as the investigation continues
The tragic final hours of Sarah Njogu, better known as socialite and video vixen Sarah Gwan, began with a frantic escape by her mother, Mary Wanjiru.
Around 2 am on June 25, Wanjiru received a distressing call informing her that Sarah had been admitted to St. Francis Hospital, Kasarani, following a severe fall.
Locked inside her apartment with the padlock keys gone, Wanjiru squeezed through a spare window, alarming the entire apartment complex with her screams.
Sarah Gwan had fallen from a second-floor balcony in Seasons, Kasarani, after an incident involving her three friends. Upon arriving at the hospital, Wanjiru found her daughter in a dire state, with blood oozing from her ears and a severe head injury.
Despite being placed on life-saving machines, Sarah needed to be urgently transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Her father, Geoffrey Njogu, was informed of the situation around 3 am and rushed to Nairobi from Karatina. After seeing Sarah’s condition, he reported the matter to Kasarani Police Station, leading to the arrest of Sarah’s friends—Angie, Vanessa, and an unidentified man—who were with her during the fall.
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The friends were later released on bail, causing further anguish for the family, who believed they had a role in Sarah’s fall.
The family struggled to gather the Ksh.150,000 deposit required by St. Francis Hospital, prompting Sarah’s transfer to Kenyatta National Hospital.
Despite their efforts, Sarah succumbed to her injuries four days later.
The family vehemently disputed claims that Sarah had intentionally jumped, describing her as a strong-willed and determined individual who would never take her own life.
Sarah’s sister, Purity Njogu, echoed these sentiments, stating, “Sarah was not suicidal. She had faced numerous challenges but always persevered.
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The notion that she would end her life is inconceivable.”
Disturbingly, there were allegations that one of Sarah’s friends had encouraged her to jump, raising questions about the nature of their relationship.
Sarah Gwan was a prominent figure in Kenya’s entertainment industry, featuring in music videos for artists such as Redsan, Willy Paul, Bensoul, Ommy Dimpoz, and Reckless.
Her untimely death has left a significant void in the industry and sparked a homicide investigation.
The post-mortem is underway at Kenyatta National Hospital, with officers from the homicide department present.
