A cloud of sorrow has descended over Taita Taveta County as Wusi‑Kishamba MCA Duncan Wangama mourns the sudden death of his wife, Stellah Machocho, who passed away early on July 8, 2025—just hours after safely delivering their baby girl via caesarean section.
Highlights:
- Stellah Machocho, wife of MCA Duncan Wangama, died after childbirth complications.
- She underwent a successful C‑section on July 7; their baby girl was delivered safely.
- Post-operative complications developed overnight; she passed away the morning of July 8.
- Her body is at St Joseph’s Shelter of Hope Funeral Home in Ikanga awaiting burial arrangements.
- The County Assembly issued condolences—describing her passing as a heartbreaking loss.
Main Story:
What began as a celebration turned into heartbreak for MCA Duncan Wangama of Wusi‑Kishamba ward, Taita Taveta. His wife, Stellah Machocho, delivered their daughter via caesarean section on the evening of July 7. The baby was born in good health, bringing hope and happiness to the family.
Tragically, complications arose following the procedure. Despite the medical team’s efforts, Stellah succumbed to the complications early on July 8. Her sudden death has sent shockwaves through the community.
Her body is currently lying in state at St Joseph Shelter of Hope Funeral Home in Ikanga, where distraught family and friends have begun paying their respects.
Taking to Facebook, Wangama shared his grief, writing: “It’s a dark Tuesday.” His mourning is echoed by the wider community, many of whom sent messages of support and sympathy on social media.
The heartbreak is intensified by the fact that the couple had celebrated their wedding less than two years ago, on December 17, 2023. Wangama’s post from that time expressed gratitude and hope: “Thank you Lord for this far.” Now, the celebrations have been replaced with an overwhelming sense of loss.
In the space between birth and death, this family’s joy was fleeting—but their pain endures. May Stellah rest in peace—and may her story renew our commitment to safer maternal care across Kenya.
