By Antoinette Lattouf and Soaliha Iqbal
A 25-year-old Kenyan woman died at work at a well-known Sydney apartment building more than two weeks ago.
Her family alleges inconsistencies in the police investigation and inadequate communication with relevant authorities, the case has been raised twice in Kenya's parliament, hundreds have taken to the streets in Sydney demanding answers, police are now examining possibilities beyond self-harm, and yet Australian media hasn’t touched the story.
Let’s investigate why.
Sheila Jepkorir Chebii arrived in Australia on 5 April 2026. She was working part-time at the Meriton Suites on Pitt Street in Sydney CBD when she died on 17 May.
The circumstances of her death remain unclear. Her family says they were denied access to CCTV footage for more than two weeks and have questioned the official account of what happened. The case was initially treated as self-harm, but Ette Media understands NSW Police are now also examining whether Sheila may have fallen and whether workplace safety breaches were a factor.
