Kenyan travel nurse, John Mugo, found dead in New York on Chrismas day
The Kenyan community in the United States is mourning the loss of John N. Mugo, a dedicated travel nurse based in Atlanta, Georgia, who had been reported missing in late December.
According to his family, Mugo passed away peacefully in his sleep in Queens, New York, on December 25, 2023.
Known for his cheerful demeanour and unwavering dedication to his profession, Mugo’s sudden death has shocked his family, friends, and colleagues.
The accomplished nurse was on assignment at a New York hospital when he disappeared just before Christmas.
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Describing him as a loving and hardworking individual, the family released a statement highlighting Mugo’s exceptional qualities.
“John’s unwavering love and deep commitment to his family, friends, and colleagues was unmatched. Always the life of the party, he lit up a room whenever he walked in and made everyone feel special. John had an uncanny ability to connect people and make friends wherever he went.”
The family is now seeking assistance to bring Mugo’s body back to his final resting place in Nyahururu, Kenya.
They have launched a GoFundMe campaign with an estimated budget of $30,000 (Sh4,695,000) to cover memorial services in Atlanta, the transportation of John’s body to Kenya, and funeral expenses.
The memorial service is tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2023.
“We are appealing to your kindness and generosity to raise this amount,” the family said in their plea, providing a link to the fundraising campaign: GoFundMe – John N. Mugo.
While the campaign has already garnered over Sh270,000, family and friends are urging the community to contribute towards reaching the set goal.
Mugo disappeared while preparing to fly back to Atlanta on December 24, 2023.
Family and friends had expressed deep concern over his sudden disappearance, launching an urgent appeal on social media to gather information and assistance in locating him.
The family’s plea read, “Please help us find our brother and best friend, John Mugo, RN. John Mugo is a Travel RN. He had just started an assignment in a New York hospital. Unfortunately, we don’t know what travel agency he was with or the hospital he was posted in. John Mugo was flying home to Atlanta on the evening of Christmas Eve. He never got home. We’re very worried and concerned. His phone has been going to VM.”