Imagine inviting friends to celebrate another year of your life, only to end up fighting for your life after the very celebration meant to bring you happiness. Could the people closest to us sometimes be the ones we should fear most?
A Mombasa businesswoman is fighting for her life after suffering severe brain damage in a mysterious incident during her 32nd birthday celebration, with her family suspecting that she may have been poisoned by someone at the gathering.
Roselyn Ashanti Mwende, popularly known as Chunna, reportedly collapsed during her birthday party on February 14, 2026, after celebrating with friends and family.
What began as a joyful Valentine’s Day celebration allegedly turned into a medical emergency, with the businesswoman rushed to hospital after suddenly falling ill.
Nine months later, Roselyn remains bedridden and unable to speak or perform basic daily activities independently, leaving her entirely dependent on her mother for care.
According to accounts from her family, medical examinations raised concerns about possible exposure to toxic substances, including lead or zinc. However, the exact substance responsible for her condition has not been conclusively established.
Her family has questioned how she ended up in such a critical condition despite several people attending the same celebration. Her brother, Fabian Mala, has also questioned why she was the only person reportedly affected.
The family has since reported the matter to Bamburi Police Station, with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) investigating the circumstances surrounding her collapse. No arrests had been reported .
Meanwhile, the prolonged medical care has placed a significant financial burden on her family, prompting an appeal to well-wishers to help meet her treatment expenses.
The incident has sparked heated reactions on social media, with speculation surrounding the possibility of deliberate poisoning and the role of people who attended the birthday party.
However, the family has urged Kenyans to stop spreading unverified claims about the incident as they continue seeking answers and justice.
As investigations continue, questions remain about what happened at the birthday celebration and whether the suspected poisoning was deliberate.
