- Grief turned to disbelief when mourners learned that one of their own had become the day’s second tragedy
- Popular Vihiga businesswoman Robai Agufa collapsed while attending a friend’s funeral and later died despite efforts to save her
- Her sudden death has cast a dark cloud over the county, where she was widely respected for her business success and generosity
Vihiga County is mourning the sudden death of a well-known businesswoman who reportedly collapsed while attending the funeral of a friend before later being pronounced dead.
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Robai Agufa, popularly known as Mathe, was among the mourners gathered for the funeral when tragedy struck.
According to reports, she suddenly collapsed during the ceremony, prompting efforts to rush her for medical attention.
However, she was later pronounced dead, leaving family, friends and members of the business community in shock.
The unexpected loss has sent waves of grief across Vihiga County, where Robai was widely known for her entrepreneurial ventures and active role in local commerce.

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Many residents described her as a hardworking and ambitious businesswoman who had built a reputation through years of dedication and service to her customers.
Robai owned several business establishments across the county, including the popular Rokad spot in Majengo town, a well-known social and entertainment venue that attracted patrons from within and beyond the area.
“She was also the officially appointed Western distributor for Kenya Wine Agencies. Such a hardworking woman,” a source told NGBREAKINGNEWS.
Her businesses not only provided services to residents but also created employment opportunities for many young people.
News of her death spread quickly across social media, with mourners sharing heartfelt tributes and memories of a woman they described as generous, friendly and deeply committed to her community.
For many, the circumstances surrounding her death have made the loss even more difficult to comprehend.
What began as a day of mourning for one family ended in another tragedy, leaving two families and an entire community grappling with grief.
As relatives, friends and business associates come to terms with her passing, Robai is being remembered not only as a successful entrepreneur but also as a familiar face whose presence had become part of everyday life in Vihiga County.

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Her death leaves a significant void in the local business community and among the many people whose lives she touched through her work and personal relationships.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS



