Kenyan woman dies in Irving, TX

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The late Elizabeth Wanjiru Njoroge

A Kenyan woman died on Christmas morning after a possible slip on ice outside her home in Irving, TX. Elizabeth Wanjiru Njoroge was found lying in the snow outside her apartment in the morning by a friend with whom she shared the apartment with. The cause of her death has been ruled as hypothermia.

UPDATE: A Fundraiser to help with the funeral expenses for the Late Elizabeth Wanjiru Njoroge a.k.a Liza will be held on Saturday January 2, 2010 from 3pm at her parents’ residence (3824 N Beltline Rd Apt # 192, Irving, TX 75038). A memorial service is also scheduled for Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Upendo Baptist Church (916 N. Jupiter Rd Garland, TX 75042) beginning at 3pm.

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We are sad to announce the sudden demise of Elizabeth Wanjiru Njoroge also known as Liza to her friends and family.

Liza passed away early in the morning on Christmas day 2009. Liza is survived by her parents Sylvester Njoroge, Mary Wanjiru Njoroge, her daughter Malaika Wanjiru Karani, her brother Martin Mwangi Njoroge (Kenya), her sisters’ Wanja Karanja, Lucy Mukami Njoroge, Penny Murugi Njoroge and Jane Nduta Njoroge (Canada).

Please join us for prayers and to commemorate

her life, We are meeting every evening at:

Clarandon Apartments

3824 North Beltline Rd #192

Irving, Texas 75038.

Contact the following numbers for any questions.

214-724-5076 (Sylvester Njoroge-Dad)

214-284-5845 (Wanja Karanja-Sister)

214-694-4737 (Penny- Sister)

214-577-8071 (Mary Wanjiru Njoroge-Mum)

972-977-1095 (Lucy Mukami- Sister)

469-878-4626 (Karanja Mwangi)

Wanja Karanja
Bank of America
Acct#  4880 26808808
Routing#  111000025

May Liza rest in peace.

Kenyan witch-hunt targets elders

Dozens of villagers in the Kenyan district of Kisii are falling prey to superstitious groups accusing them of witchcraft.

The poverty-stricken western district, known as Kenya’s sorcery belt, has seen an increase in mob attacks on individuals and even killings.

The poor and elderly in particular are being targeted.

Three months ago, a group of youths tortured five suspected witches before setting them on fire.

Joseph Ondiek’s 65-year-old mother was one of those killed. He says says he and his family are living in constant fear and cannot even think about getting justice for their mother’s killing.

“Our neighbours call us witches. We have no friends around and we are fearful,” he says.

“I am also forced to go as far as possible from my village in search of jobs. No one who knows me will offer me any work.”

Deeply rooted tradition

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow, reporting from Kisii, says witchcraft remains deeply rooted within the community despite the brutal killings.

“Every ailment, misfortune or trouble is blamed on sorcery. Some say even success here is attributed to witchcraft,” he says.

“Lobby groups for the elderly have set up shop here to try and stop the targeting of senior citizens, spreading the message that burning of suspected witches is not an answer to sorcery.”

Harrison Nyaribo, 70, had his home razed by a mob on a witch-hunt. He was accused of practising witchcraft, but says the attack on his home had other motives.

“I have never been engaged in sorcery. All this is is envy,” he says.

“My children are all grown up, educated and have good jobs. I am also one of few people here who have stone buildings. This is the work of envious people.”

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Source: Al Jazeera