Tecra Muigai Karanja, Daughter of Kenyan billionaire and Keroche Breweries Chairman, Joseph Karanja, has died, following a tragic accident.

Terca who died on Saturday, May 2nd, was until her death, the Strategy and Innovation Director at her father’s company.

Mourning the loss, the Keroche Board and Directors described Tecra as brilliant. They noted that her passion and energy were the sources of crucial innovations in enriching the company’s products.

“While we mourn the loss of a remarkable young lady, we also celebrate her life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true and be willing to explore and push their limits,” their statement added.

Similarly, a former member of the National Assembly of Kenya, Raila Odinga, expressed sadness at the tragedy and prayed for the repose of her soul while also sympathising with the bereaved family.

Tecra’s older sister, Anerlisa Mungai, revealed that the deceased was a private person who at times introduced herself as a friend of the Karanja family because she did not like being in the limelight.