KRA Staff Dies after Falling Off Times Tower Building

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is in mourning following the death of one of its staffers at its Nairobi head office.

According to the taxman, the now-deceased staffer fell off the building in the afternoon of Friday, November 11.

The agency said its medical personnel with the help of external experts had strived to resuscitate him to no avail.

"The authority's medical team responded immediately and performed first aid while calling for medical assistance. The emergency medical team arrived immediately and took over the emergency care. Unfortunately, the staff succumbed," the KRA said.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the demise of one of our staff during an incident that happened at our Times Tower Offices this afternoon. For more information please refer to the Press Statement below: pic.twitter.com/GbPOv1GjS9

— Kenya Revenue Authority (@KRACorporate) November 11, 2022

This came a few months after another state-owned agency mourned yet another mysterious death.

On August 22 this year, Kenya Airways (KQ) confirmed that one of its passengers died aboard their flight from New York to Nairobi.

In a statement on Tuesday, August 23, the national carrier stated that a medical emergency forced its pilots to divert the plane to Casablanca, Morocco after the passenger fell ill mid-air.  

However, upon arrival, it was confirmed that the passenger had already passed away.

"On arrival in Casablanca, medical personnel at the airport found the passenger unresponsive and was confirmed to have passed away.

 "We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and sincerely apologise to our other guests for the inconvenience," part of the statement read.  

Kenya Airways did not reveal the identity of the passenger but reports indicate the family has been informed.