Kenyan Nurse Jackie Omino Dies During Surgery in Sweden

Jackie Omino, a Kenyan nurse based in Sweden, died on 14 May while undergoing surgery at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm.

Her death has deeply affected the Kenyan community in Sweden and prompted tributes from friends, relatives and colleagues across Europe and Kenya. Omino was widely respected for her kindness, humility and commitment to caring for others, both in her work as a nurse and in her personal life.

Family and friends described her as warm and compassionate, with a calm presence that brought comfort to those around her. Many said her laughter eased difficult moments, while her sincerity and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Omino was also remembered as a devoted mother to her two sons, Jay and Coby, who relatives said were the centre of her life. She is survived by her sisters, Caro and Midi, and is also mourned by her nephew Shawn, extended family members and close friends in Sweden and abroad.

Messages of condolence and support have continued to reach the family from different parts of the world as they make funeral arrangements and support her children during the mourning period. The family has asked for privacy at this time.

In a statement, relatives said the love and memories Omino shared with others would remain with those who knew her. They described her as a caring mother, sister, aunt and friend whose influence extended beyond her immediate community.