Rest in peace .kunaka or intelligence has no excuse when time has come.cloud of grief has descended over Chinhoyi following the tragic passing of young graduate Sylvia Guchu, who lost her battle with stomach cancer. Her death has sparked an outpouring of emotion across social media, where friends, family, and community members mourn a bright life cut heartbreakingly short.Photos shared online show Sylvia in full graduation attire, smiling proudly, holding her certificate — now symbolizing both her achievement and the devastating brevity of her journey.
Sympathy messages have flooded community pages and timeline posts:
• “May her soul rest in perfect peace.”
• “Nematambudziko mhuri.”
• “Ko akanga achirwara here nhai?”
• “We are all so concerned, please tell us what happened.”Her passing has triggered both mourning and reflection among peers, many of whom describe Sylvia as joyful, ambitious, and deeply loved.
As the community awaits funeral details, the Guchu family continues to receive messages of support and condolences from across Zimbabwe and the diaspora.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.Tributes began circulating from loved ones, with many expressing disbelief and sadness. One of the closest to her, Bridgette Nyimboo Guchu, confirmed the cause of death in a comment, revealing that Sylvia had suffered from stomach cancer — a revelation that stunned many who had not known she was ill.
