She leaves behind a 23-year-old son who's also said to be suffering from sickle-cell and urgently needs medical attention.
Achieng Abura earlier this month, took to social media to announce she wasn't feeling well. This is what she posted on Facebook on October 7th;
"I have lost over 50 kgs in the last three
Years. Everything is hanging and weak. Walking is a problem with pains all over. Doctor says I must add 30 kgs then lose it as I exercise and firm up. The irony of life. I was not even losing weight intentionally! I allowed life to get the better of me. Learn from my mistakes."
Kenyans on social media have sent in their condolences. Read them below'
https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/789185763946565632
https://twitter.com/cynthy_anyango/status/789301814269280256
https://twitter.com/lilechikenya/status/789296382314160128
https://twitter.com/nyota_ndogo/status/789188897490153473
https://twitter.com/Rosemary_Odinga/status/789185074591772672
https://twitter.com/johngithongo/status/789170479600762880