A birthday celebration in Mombasa that should have marked another milestone in the life of a young businesswoman has instead become the beginning of a painful fight for recovery, leaving her family searching for answers.
Roselyn Ashanti Mchuna, an entrepreneur who reportedly ran Airbnb businesses in several towns, is said to have suffered severe brain damage after collapsing during her birthday celebrations on February 14, 2026.
What happened that evening remains a subject of concern for her family, who suspect that she may have been poisoned while celebrating with people close to her.
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According to accounts circulating online, Roselyn was rushed to hospital after collapsing and subsequently spent months receiving intensive medical care. The incident reportedly left her with significant brain damage, affecting her ability to walk, speak, see and eat independently.
She now requires assistance with basic daily activities, with her mother reportedly taking care of her as she continues to deal with the effects of the medical emergency.
The family’s suspicions have since extended to the circumstances surrounding the birthday gathering. They reportedly believe that something may have been administered to her during the celebration and have lodged a complaint with the police, seeking investigations into the incident.
However, the alleged poisoning has not been independently established, and the precise medical cause of her collapse remains unclear.
The tragedy has also drawn attention to the difficult circumstances facing families caring for people with severe brain injuries, particularly when the cause of the injury remains unresolved.
For Roselyn’s family, the immediate concern is her care and recovery, even as they seek answers about what happened on a day that was supposed to be a celebration.
More than eight months after the incident, questions surrounding her sudden collapse and the family’s poisoning allegations remain central to their search for answers.
