The final resting place of fallen reggae queen Mary Njambi Koikai, popularly known as Fayah Mummah Jahmby, has been vandalized at the Lang’ata Cemetery. A heartbreaking video circulating on social media shows her grave with the metal railings and a small gate completely missing, a grim scene that has left her family and fans heartbroken.

The brazen act of vandalism was not an isolated incident, as other graves with metal fabrications were also targeted. The incident has sent a wave of outrage across social media, with many users condemning the act as a deep disrespect to the deceased and a sign of moral decay in society.

The unfortunate act has put a spotlight on the illegal scrap metal trade and the rampant insecurity at the cemetery, which is ironically located directly opposite a police station. The public has been demanding accountability from the Nairobi City County Government, which is in charge of managing the cemetery, for failing to protect the graves. Many are calling for immediate security enhancements to prevent such incidents in the future.

Despite the desecration of her final resting place, the epitaph on Jahmby’s tombstone, which captures her journey and a brief farewell message, remains untouched. Jahmby passed away on June 4, 2024, at the age of 37, after a long and courageous battle with thoracic endometriosis, a condition she had lived with since she was 13. Her legacy as a media personality and a fierce advocate for endometriosis awareness continues to inspire many.