The sudden and tragic death of Toto Touch Kenya CEO Susan Njoki has taken a grim turn following the results of a postmortem examination. Government pathologist Dr J. N. Ndung’u confirmed on Tuesday evening that Njoki died as a result of manual strangulation.
The autopsy, which was conducted at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home in Nairobi, involved a team of six pathologists. These experts represented the family, the hospital where Njoki was admitted, the government, and the police. Dr Ndung’u noted that all six pathologists reached a unanimous conclusion about the cause of death.
“There were clear features of compression to the neck, consistent with manual strangulation,” he said, adding that the act led to a fatal lack of oxygen in her bloodstream.
Njoki, a respected business leader and the head of the popular Toto Touch brand, passed away on July 15 under unclear circumstances. She had been admitted to a Nairobi hospital the previous day, though details of her condition at the time remain under investigation.
Dr Ndung’u disclosed that food was found in Njoki’s stomach, suggesting she died shortly after her last meal. “Death likely occurred around four hours after her meal,” he stated. He also confirmed that Njoki died while at the hospital.
In addition to the cause of death, the pathologists identified other unrelated medical signs which may have been connected to a separate condition Njoki had at the time of her hospital admission. However, these signs did not contribute directly to her death.
The police are now investigating the circumstances that led to Njoki’s hospitalization and the events that followed. The family has indicated that they may pursue a toxicology test to gain further clarity on what happened.
Susan Njoki’s death has shocked the business community and the public, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and justice. As the probe continues, the nation watches closely, hoping for answers in the untimely demise of a promising corporate leader.
