The Kenyan High Commission in Canberra has confirmed the death of 25-year-old Sheila Chebii while working in Australia and stated that it is working with local authorities to determine the cause.
The embassy issued a statement on May 25 confirming it had begun engaging Australian authorities after the woman died on May 18. Relatives reported that she collapsed shortly after arriving at her workstation and was later found on the fourth floor of the building.
Family members described the circumstances as unclear. They noted that Sheila sustained only minor injuries despite an alleged fall from the 19th floor and said no witnesses observed the incident. They also pointed to inconsistencies in reported timelines, including police records stating death around noon while phone records showed activity at the same time.
The High Commission urged the public to avoid speculation during the ongoing investigations and coronial processes. It pledged to share further updates as information becomes available from Australian authorities.