New CCTV footage has revealed crucial details surrounding the death of Standard Group journalist Amos Harun Maina, who collapsed and died at Ngaini Bar along Mirema Drive in Nairobi on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
The footage, which captures Harun’s movements from the moment he arrived, shows the journalist entering the premises at 4:18 p.m.
He first approached a table where a man and a woman were seated, greeted them briefly, and then moved to another table. By 4:30 p.m., he had joined another group of revelers, where he was seen drinking.
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At 4:54 p.m., a lady joined him. The two spoke briefly before she later left the bar. Around 5:42 p.m., Harun was seen at the pool section, where he played for several minutes before returning to his table at 5:45 p.m., sipping his drink, and again heading back to the pool area.
The video shows Harun continuing to socialize throughout the evening. At 5:18 p.m., he sat with a lady inside the club.
Five minutes later, he moved to another table and spoke to two women, though he did not drink anything during that interaction.
Later in the night, the crowd began to thin. At 7:47 p.m., Harun ordered another drink. The drink was delivered to the table before he sat down.
The lady who served him later joined him, followed by a second woman, who also took a sip from the drink. At 7:56 p.m., one of the women stepped away.
Moments later, at 8:01 p.m., Harun—who had appeared jovial since his arrival—suddenly slumped forward and fell asleep at the table. According to the CCTV, he remained motionless for nearly an hour.
The most disturbing moment occurs at 9:22 p.m., when Harun’s neck abruptly jerks backwards. Friends at the bar later attempted to revive him, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
Autopsy Confirms Death Caused by Toxic Substance
A postmortem conducted at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital revealed that Harun died after ingesting a toxic substance.
The autopsy concluded that he suffered acute hemorrhagic gastritis—a severe inflammation of the stomach lining that caused internal bleeding.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are now probing the case. Investigators are seeking to determine whether the poisoning was accidental, self-administered, or deliberate. The toxicological report is expected to be released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and is anticipated to provide additional clarity.
Background
Amos Harun Maina was a journalist working with Standard Group Plc. He was married to Regina Wanjiru, and the couple had two children.
The death has sparked public concern over nightlife safety, spiking incidents, and rising cases of unexplained deaths in social entertainment venues across Nairobi.
Both investigators and the family are now waiting for the forensic report to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.