- Five girls who survived the Utumishi fire tragedy were discharged from the KNH after remarkable recovery and were taken home to reunite with their families
- Supportive messages from Kenyans highlight community solidarity and well-wishes for the girls’ healing, and many also called for improved school administration and better staffing, reflecting community concerns for student safety
- A total of 79 students were injured in the aftermath of the inferno, while 16 young girls lost their lives, and their parents are now preparing to bury them
Nairobi, Kenya: A total of five girls who survived the horrific Utumishi Girls Academy fire have been discharged from the Kenyatta National Hospital days after the tragedy.
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The five were discharged from KNH after they showed tremendous recovery while at the national facility. They were released to finally join their parents and siblings at home, as they hope for 100% recovery in the coming weeks if not days.
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Among those discharged was June Jepkongei, a Form Four student from Ngong in Kajiado county, Joan Njeri, a Grade 10 student from Mau Narok in Nakuru county, Beverly Gesare, a Grade 10 student from Ngong, Kajiado county, Chelsea Mutula, a Grade 10 student from Buruburu in Nairobi county and, and Nicole Naisula, a Form 4 student from Nakuru county.
“All seven Utumishi Girls fire victims referred for specialised treatment are in stable condition,” said KNH.
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How should things be done in Kenyan?
Kenneth Kisove, a teacher, shared that some principals and the entire school administration should reason out with the teachers, non-teaching staff, students and anybody else around the school in order to create a pathway of getting first-hand information instead of behaving too bossy, unreachable and tough for no gain, only to find property burnt into ashes and life lost.
“Again, let the government consider employing non-teaching staff and pay them well as per the salary scale instead of employing a Grade Six drop-out old mzee to keep watch with all this coldand pay them between KSh 7000 and KSh 10,000 …this is total nonsense,”he said.
How did Kenyans react to the story?
Muema Wambua:
“As fellow Kenyans, we stand in solidarity with you, even if not materially but through prayer. To the girls still recovering, May God restore you to perfect health and heal your wounds as per His promise in Jeremiah 30 v17. Be encouraged that you are not alone; that fellow Kenyans are standing with you. Be healed, stay healthy in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.”
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Brenda Wanjiru
“Imagine taking our kids to school while walking and taking them home in wheel chair …ooh Lord,we refuse and we cover our children with the precious blood of Jesus Christ.”
Musanka Joho Bruno:
“Anyone who knows Joan Njeri from Mau Narok aniambie kwao…I have to give out my little token to her.”
Rose Wairimu:
“You have a big heart Sonko,may God continue blessing you and your family,when you do good,you do it unto the Lord.Wishing the girls quick recovery,may God heal their broken hearts.”
Wairimu Wa Njuguna: ·
“Woi! Imagine ulipeleka mtoto shuleni akitembea akiwa mzima, anarudi akiwa hawezi tembea, it’s sad.Barikiwa sana mhesh kwa kusimama na hizo family.”
Parents vow to visit Utumishi Girls’ grieving families
In a different story, parents of Utumishi Girls Academy started visiting the families of girls who died in a deadly fire and broke many hearts who learnt of the story.
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A total of 16 girls lost their lives by the time the inferno was put out, and by that time, some parents were told to report to the institution for DNA tests that would confirm the bodies of their children.
The parents started going with their daughters to console the bereaved families and also took their children along to meet other schoolmates who miraculously survived the fire.
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