- Cecilia Wanjiku was among the 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy that left 79 others injured
- The Form Four student reportedly lost her life while courageously trying to save fellow students during the deadly fire
- Gilgil Member of Parliament (MP) Martha Wangari mourned the student in an emotional post as Kenyans consoled the grieving family
Kenyans are still struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county.
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Gilgil MP Martha Wangari mourned one of the girls who was among the 16 students who perished in the devastating incident.
The politician said she was deeply saddened by the death of Cecilia Wanjiku, whom she described as heroic and selfless.
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Wangari noted that the Form Four student from Kambi Somali, and a beneficiary of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF), was one of the constituency’s brightest scholars whose future held great promise.
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“Cecilia scored an impressive 399 marks in her KCPE examinations at Gilgil Highway Primary School before joining Karima Girls and later transferring to Utumishi Girls. She excelled in her studies and was the school’s best student in Sciences, consistently maintaining top grades, with her lowest mean grade being a B+. She had been selected to represent her school in a biology contest at Amref University next week on June 6.
“We also appreciate her biology teacher, Mr Joseph Karanja, for the guidance and mentorship he gave Cecilia throughout her academic journey,” Wangari painfully wrote.
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The MP added that, according to Cecilia’s fellow students, the young girl died while trying to save her schoolmates during the fire.
Her bravery and willingness to put her life on the line for others touched many Kenyans online.
“Her bravery, brilliance, and selflessness shall forever remain in our hearts and in the hearts of all whose lives she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with her mother, Elizabeth Wanjiru, and the entire family during this painful and difficult time. May God grant them strength, comfort, and peace,” she added.
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Kenyans console Cecilia’s family
Cecilia’s actions moved social media users as others flocked to the comment section to react to the fire tragedy that left 79 students injured.
Daniel Mwaniki:
“So sad. Painful to type RIP. But may I ask, with all due respect, being the area MP, is it right to celebrate only one student’s life? Whether you knew her personally or not, by virtue of being the area MP, consider all of them as your daughters.”
Damaris Ouma:
“Glory to the Lord. It is an honour to die saving lives rather than perish doing things that do not glorify God.”
Fridah Makena:
“It’s so heartbreaking. No words can explain this pain. May God comfort all the families during this trying time. Rest easy, champion.”
Daniel Chege Njoroge:
“Poleni sana. It’s so sad. May our good Lord give the family and friends the grace to overcome the sudden loss.”
Lameck Nyarangi:
“She did what Lord Jesus did, dying to save the lives of others. She is happy with the Lord Jesus in heaven.”
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Martine Kasota:
“Hugs to the mum. So sad to lose such a promising future. My condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace.”
Nyågûthîî Mwångî:
“It’s sad, painful, and hard to believe they lost their lives in a place we call safe for them. May her soul rest in peace.”
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Utumishi Girls Academy fire survivors reunite with parents
In another story, survivors of the Utumishi Girls Academy fire incident reunited with their parents in emotional scenes that brought relief to many Kenyans.
Parents were seen comforting their children after the inferno, while other students gathered in groups to console and support one another.
Social media users also flocked to the comment section to react to the tragedy and the small ray of hope witnessed after the traumatic night.
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