- Utumishi Girls Academy student Cecilia Wanjiku died while trying to save her schoolmates during a horrific dormitory fire
- The Form Four girl’s mother recounted the last conversation she had with her daughter before she met her fate in the tragic incident
- Social media users flocked to the comment section to console the deceased’s family, touched by her selflessness and bravery
The family of Cecilia Wanjiku is still struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of the learner from Utumishi Girls Academy.
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The girl sadly passed away in the dormitory inferno that killed at least 16 students and injured 79 others in an incident that shook the nation.
Cecilia Wanjiku’s mum grieves daughter
Wanjiku died heroically while trying to save her schoolmates during the fire when she tragically lost her own life.
Elizabeth Wanjiru, her mother, could not hold back her tears as she recalled the last phone conversation she had with her daughter.
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“I want to thank God for the years He gave me with my daughter. I was with her for 17 years. She was my only child. I had high hopes for her. Even today, I have not accepted that she is gone. I still do not believe it. I pray that God will give me strength through this journey.
I spoke to her on Saturday. There was a school event involving Form Four Blue, Purple, and Red classes. They were competing, and the winning class would enjoy a party. We were required to send KSh 500 for the celebration, and it was my brother who sent the money,” she recounted.
Cecilia Wanjiku’s mum receives call from new number
Wanjiru said she later followed up on the matter and learned that the school had indeed bought cake and soda for the celebration.
She noted that some parents attended the event, and it was during that time that her daughter borrowed a phone to call home.
“I received a call from an unfamiliar number and answered it. I heard my daughter’s voice. She greeted me and asked how we were doing at home. She told me she was doing well but missed me very much. I told her I missed her too. I encouraged her and told her it would not be long before they returned home in July.
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I told her that her grandmother was with me and asked whether she would like to speak with her. She said yes. I handed the phone to my mother, and they talked for a while. We encouraged her to remain optimistic, work hard, and continue trusting in God. That was the last time I spoke to my daughter,” she said emotionally.
Kenyans mourns Cecilia Wanjiku
Cecilia’s kind heart and character moved social media users, who flocked to the comment section to share emotional messages after hearing her mother’s account and learning how much she loved God.
carendeborah5687:
“The only peace I can have is that Cecilia knew Christ Jesus. She’s in a better place. May she rest well.”
annettenekesa6375:
“Mama Cecilia, take heart. It is not easy. The best part is that she knew Christ. Sleep well in the Lord, dear Cecilia, until we meet again.”
murithichristine626:
“What a blessing and comfort that the Holy Spirit revealed to you that she was sent as an angel to you, Mama. When her destined assignment on earth was complete, God chose to take her back home. Truly, God has a reason for every life.”
winniewhitney-m6m:
“As other students allegedly planned to harm others, Cecilia died saving lives. Oh God, may You give strength to her family and receive her soul in joy, for she fought a good fight.”
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philopettway8438:
“Pole sana Mama Cecilia and the entire family. What a God-fearing girl. May God bless her soul and comfort the family. Amen.”
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Gilgil MP mourns Cecilia Wanjiku
In another story, Gilgil Member of Parliament (MP) Martha Wangari mourned the bright student who put her life on the line for others.
The teenager had been selected to represent her school in a biology contest at Amref University on June 6.
She excelled academically and was the school’s top student in Sciences, consistently maintaining outstanding grades, with her lowest mean grade being a B+.
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