Kenyan Student Dies in Australia, Community Appeals for Support

The Kenyan community in South Australia is mourning the tragic death of Madeline Jeruto, a 26-year-old student from Chebarus Village, Nandi County. Madeline, who arrived in Australia in September 2023 to pursue her studies, passed away on 26 June 2025 following a cardiac arrest at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

She had battled health complications since suffering a mild stroke shortly after her arrival.

The Kenyan Association of South Australia (KASA) is now appealing for financial help to repatriate her body home for burial.