Kenyan Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Daisy Cherop Killed in Fatal Dubai Crash

The family of Daisy Cherop, a 22-year-old Kenyan woman who died in a road accident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 22, is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate her body for burial. 

Cherop, who had recently moved to Dubai to work for a company called Topi, was among five people killed in the incident. The accident has plunged the family, residing in Kaptien village, Chepkunyuk Ward, into deep mourning and financial hardship. According to her older brother, Linus Kipng’etich, Cherop had relocated to Dubai in December 2024 with the hope of securing a better future for herself and her family.

“Daisy’s relocation was a hopeful new chapter for our family,” Kipng’etich said. “Her sudden death has left us struggling not only with emotional loss but also with the financial burden of repatriating her body for burial.”

The family is seeking to raise KSh 1 million (approximately $7,700 USD) to cover the expenses associated with transporting her remains back to Kenya and conducting a dignified burial. Kipng’etich has issued a public appeal to fellow Kenyans and well-wishers, urging them to contribute whatever they can to help the family through this difficult time. Donations can be sent via M-Pesa to Kipng’etich’s number, 0707282822.

News of Cherop’s death has prompted an outpouring of condolences and support from Kenyans and others on social media platforms. Many have expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of a young life and offered prayers and financial blessings to help ease the burden of repatriation and burial. The community in Kaptien village, along with the local AIC church, has united in mourning Cherop, who is remembered for her determination and aspirations to pursue opportunities abroad. 

Her death has been described as a significant loss not just for her family but for the entire Chepkunyuk Ward. This incident resonates with similar cases, such as that of Peter Wainaina Kinyua, a young man from Nairobi who died in Birmingham, United Kingdom, just three months after relocating for work. Kinyua’s family faced comparable financial and emotional challenges following his sudden death from a heart attack.

Many Kenyans leave their homes with dreams of stability and progress, yet face unforeseen challenges, including workplace difficulties, cultural adjustments, and, in the worst cases, tragic events like the one that claimed Cherop’s life. Efforts to build stronger systems for international Kenyan workers, including better consular support and affordable repatriation services, could alleviate some of the burdens families face during these difficult moments.