Dj Krowbar’s Wife Passes Away

Gospel DJ Karumba Ngatia, popularly known as DJ Krowbar, has announced the passing of his beloved wife, Joyce Wanjiru Karumba. In a statement shared on Instagram on Monday, January 26, 2026, the popular DJ revealed that Joyce died on the same day at exactly 3 a.m. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Mrs Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, beloved wife to renowned Gospel DJ Karumba Ngatia, popularly known as DJ Krowbar. Affectionately known to many as Joy, she was called home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 3 a.m.,” Krowbar’s statement read in part. Krowbar revealed that Joyce, affectionately known as Joy, had faced a challenging health journey over the past year. He stated that she underwent a kidney transplant in mid-2025 and experienced subsequent complications. “Joy demonstrated immense courage and faith throughout a challenging health journey. After undergoing a kidney transplant mid-last year, she faced subsequent complications,” he shared. The DJ further revealed that while an infection towards the end of the year was managed, recent weeks brought additional medical challenges, which led to her re-admission to hospital shortly after a brief stay at home two weeks ago. “Though an infection towards the end of the year was managed, recent weeks presented further medical challenges. She was briefly home two weeks ago before being re-admitted for care,” Krowbar’s statement added. Reflecting on the life she lived, Krowbar said that Joyce leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience, cherished by him and their three children: Toria, Riri, and Imani. He added that his family is united in grief but anchored by their faith as they navigate the loss. “She leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience, cherished by her devoted husband, Karumba, and their three children: Toria, Riri, and Imani,” he added. In the statement, Krowbar expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support the family has received and requested privacy while arrangements for her final journey are being made. He revealed that those wishing to support the funeral arrangements may do so via the M-PESA Paybill account under “Joy Wa Karosh Farewell.” “The family is united in grief but anchored by their faith. In a statement, they shared, “While we are deeply saddened by this profound loss, we find comfort knowing she is now at perfect peace. As we navigate this difficult time, we kindly ask for your prayers, your love, and your respect for our privacy as we gather to make arrangements for her final journey. We will share further details regarding the arrangements in due course.” The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support and kindly requests the public and media to honour their need for privacy as they mourn and plan. We encourage all to hold the Karumba family in prayer,” the statement clarified.