Mystery surrounds Mombasa woman’s suspected poisoning after birthday party

Police in Bamburi, Mombasa County, are investigating the mysterious circumstances under which a 32-year-old woman allegedly suffered severe brain damage after celebrating her birthday with friends in February. Rose Mwende Mala has been bedridden and unable to speak for the past nine months, with her family suspecting that she may have been exposed to a toxic substance, possibly lead or zinc. As the family struggles to understand what happened, they are also appealing for financial assistance to meet her mounting medical expenses, while condemning misleading claims circulating on social media. Francis Mtalaki reports from Mombasa.