Cleaner, 21, dies after falling from 17th floor of Nairobi apartment
A 21-year-old casual worker has died after allegedly falling from the 17th floor of Hillview Apartment and Hotels along Donyo Sabuk Road in Nairobi. The deceased, identified as James Lazarus Bahati, worked as a cleaner at the premises. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026, at around 1:30 p.m. According to police, the [...] The post Cleaner, 21, dies after falling from 17th…
James Lazarus Bahati, a 21-year-old cleaner, tragically lost his life after falling from the 17th floor of the Hillview Apartment and Hotels in Nairobi. On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the incident occurred. The site assistant manager initially reported the incident, leading police to investigate the scene.
Upon arriving at Jalaram Hospital in Westlands, where Bahati was already dead, paramedics discovered visible injuries around his hips and blood emanating from his mouth and ears. The cause of death remains under investigation.
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