Popular TikToker Derrick Omollo has died following a tragic incident involving suspected thugs in Juja, Kiambu County.
Omollo, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), reportedly died after he and a group of friends encountered suspected attackers while they were out.
According to accounts shared by people close to him, the group was confronted by suspected thugs and fled in an attempt to escape.
It is alleged that Omollo was robbed of his mobile phone before falling into a quarry and sustaining serious injuries.
Details of the incident emerged through a chat screenshot circulating on social media and reportedly shared by people close to the deceased. The message claimed that five people, including Omollo, were together when they were confronted by the suspected attackers.
As the group tried to flee, Omollo allegedly fell into the quarry.
News of his death spread across social media, prompting an outpouring of grief from friends, fellow students and followers who remembered him as a young content creator who had built a following on TikTok and regularly interacted with his audience.
His death has also sparked concerns over the safety of students and residents in Juja, particularly those who move through isolated areas at night.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the alleged robbery and Omollo’s subsequent fall, remain subject to investigation.
The identities of the suspected attackers and whether any arrests have been made had not been immediately confirmed.
As tributes continued to pour in, Omollo’s family, friends and online community mourned the loss of a young man whose life was cut short in tragic circumstances.