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Esther Wanjiru
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Killed by jackal: Kirinyaga family’s double loss

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Esther Wanjiru, from Kiathangeti village in Kirinyaga County, succumbed to her injuries after being bitten by an African jackal on her coffee farm.

Photo credit: George Munene | Nation Media Group

On November 21, 2024, Esther Wanjiru woke up as usual and, after breakfast, set off to work on her coffee farm.

The 51-year-old single mother had a daily routine of working for hours on her farm before retiring to her home.