- A tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy claimed 16 lives, leaving many injured and communities grieving
- A TikToker penned a tearjerking post mourning her young cousin who died in the fire, sharing photos from their last moments together
- Investigations into possible arson are ongoing as 30 students face questioning amid fresh concerns of dormitory safety
A Kenyan woman has shared photos of her young cousin who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire, leaving many in tears.
Source: UGC
A total number of 16 students lost their lives, and 74 others were hospitalised with injuries. Fire razed down Meline Waithera dormitory, which housed around 220 students among them students from Grade 10, Form Three and Form Four.
The Kenyan lady, identified as Squishey on TikTok, left Kenyans online shattered after her moving tribute to her cousin.
“Too soon, cousin 😭. Heaven gained a beautiful soul,” she captioned the photos below.
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In another message, she wrote:
“It’s hard to believe you are no more 😭.”
Commenting on Squishey’s post, some guardians of young innocent souls who died in the Utumishi Girls’ inferno narrated the horrifying incident.
Below are some of the touching messages from netizens.
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“My condolonces 😭😭.”
Cate wrote:
“The grave is full of many unfinished dreams😭💔.”
𝕮𝖍𝖊𝖕𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖔 𝕯𝖊𝖊 said:
“May the Lord comfort you guys 🫂😭.”
Nimoh said:
“Send my condolences to the family 🙏.”
T@$#@ wrote:
“Woi so sorry 😣 sending hugs your way love 💕.”
Manuel said:
“I’m really sorry for the loss of your cousin. I can only imagine how painful this must be for you and your family. Please stay strong and remember you are not alone during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your cousin rest in peace.”
Scooby wrote:
“My deepest condolences to the family 🥺 having interacted with them it’s heartbreaking 💔.”
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Jucal said:
“Condolences to the family 😔🙏🏼.”
Kim said:
“May she rest in peace 🕊️🤍.”
Sandy said:
“May her soul rest in peace 🕊️😔😔😔. May God give you the strength to overcome this hard time🫂.”
Betty Beibz said:
“I won’t say all is well coz it’s not well…am crying even if I know no student there…it’s painful.”
Source: TikTok
Did students set Utumishi Girls dorm on fire?
NgGossips reported that detectives were investigating claims that the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire may have been deliberately started by students.
At least 30 girls have reportedly been detained for questioning as investigators pursue new leads surrounding the midnight blaze.
According to NTV, several students had reportedly been ordered to report back to school for questioning as investigations continued.
“The police have already communicated to the parents, and we expect the number may rise further as authorities continue gathering more information on what happened here,” NTV reported.
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Fresh concerns have also emerged after reports claimed the affected dormitory may have been locked from the outside during the fire.
Source: NgGossips
