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Dr Eng. Martin Muduva (42) was a Midlands State University lecturer and Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) commissioner.
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He died on 9 September 2026 after an alleged axe attack by his first wife during a domestic dispute linked to his recent second marriage to Patience Mangwiro.
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His first wife, Lyliosa Chirara (43), died by suicide shortly afterward.
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He was an electrical/electronics engineer with a DPhil in Data Science and several master’s degrees.
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He lectured at MSU from 2023, worked at Baker Tilly, served on a POTRAZ innovation committee, and was appointed ZHRC commissioner on 19 December 2024.
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Colleagues described him as focused on AI projects and mentoring.
Timeline
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19 Dec 2024: Appointed ZHRC commissioner.
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5–6 Sept 2026: Held a Roora ceremony and married his second wife, identified as Patience.
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Night of 8 Sept 2026: Argument at their home in Dzivarasekwa Extension, Harare over the second marriage.
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Chirara allegedly struck Muduva on the head and right hand with an object described as an axe, then drank rat poison.
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A neighbor was alerted; both were taken to a 24-hour medical centre.
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8 Sept 2026: Chirara was pronounced dead on arrival.
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9 Sept 2026: Muduva died at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
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Both bodies went to the hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
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ZHRC issued a condolence statement; police said they were investigating.
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Dr Ruwende: Causes of Kidney Failure
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Main causes:
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Diabetes, especially poorly controlled type 2.
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High blood pressure.
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Glomerulonephritis and autoimmune kidney diseases.
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Polycystic kidney disease and genetic conditions.
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Prolonged obstruction, such as kidney stones or enlarged prostate.
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Recurrent kidney or urinary tract infections.
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Long-term or excessive use of certain medicines, especially NSAIDs like ibuprofen and diclofenac.
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Other risk factors: obesity, smoking, high-salt diet, dehydration, family history.
