The heartbreaking incident unfolded as devastated parents gathered at the school seeking information about their children after the deadly dormitory fire that claimed the lives of at least 16 students.
Witnesses at the scene described emotional and chaotic moments after officials confirmed that the woman’s daughter was among those who perished in the inferno.
Unable to contain her pain, the distraught mother reportedly broke down in tears, screaming and questioning why tragedy had repeatedly struck her family within such a short period.
“My God, why is this happening to me? Why me, God? Why me? I just lost another child and now this one,” she cried as relatives and friends struggled to comfort her.
According to family members, the woman had not yet healed emotionally from the death of another child who recently succumbed to heart failure.
The latest tragedy has now left the family shattered once again, with the grieving mother reportedly remaining with only her two sons.
Emotional scenes were witnessed across the school compound as anxious parents desperately searched for updates about missing children following the overnight fire.
Some families were seen praying, crying and embracing one another as authorities worked to identify victims and reunite survivors with their loved ones.
The tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy has continued to spark national mourning, with leaders, religious groups and ordinary Kenyans sending messages of condolence to affected families.
Questions have also emerged over safety standards in boarding schools, especially regarding emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures during disasters.
Authorities have already launched investigations into the cause of the deadly fire, with detectives exploring several possibilities, including suspected arson.
Meanwhile, the painful cries of the grieving mother have deeply touched many Kenyans online, with social media users expressing sympathy and calling for emotional and psychological support for families affected by the tragedy.
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