Utumishi Girls survivor calls out teacher at funeral, claims she did not help during fire

• ,An emotional Utumishi Girls Academy survivor broke down in tears during the funeral of her schoolmate, Purity Naisula, in Kajiado County
• She first praised teachers who supported learners after the incident, but later accused one teacher present at the funeral of hypocrisy
• Her emotional remarks left mourners in stunned silence before two adults stepped in and gently escorted her away from the microphone

A dramatic moment unfolded at the funeral of Utumishi Girls Academy Form Four student Purity Naisula in Ewaso Kedong’, Kajiado County, when one of her schoolmates stood up to speak.

The young woman, who survived the dormitory fire tragedy, was given an opportunity to pay tribute to her late friend as she recounted the events of the fateful night.

Fighting back tears, she first urged teachers to be like mothers to their students and to offer support whenever they are in need.

She also appreciated the teachers who were present with the students in the early hours of the morning, ensuring they were safe and receiving assistance following the fire incident.

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However, the emotional tribute took a dramatic turn when the student criticised one of the teachers who had attended the funeral, accusing her of being hypocritical.

The young girl claimed that the teacher had repeatedly insisted that the school matron was not present during the incident, yet the students allegedly saw her at the scene.

“Right now, she is pretending to be caring, but that day she never even came close. We saw the girls burning, but she was nowhere to be seen. We must get justice for these 16 girls. I will not lie; this teacher knows herself very well. You are pretending to be nice here, but we will never forgive you,” she stated.

The student said there was no need to pretend that everything was fine and vowed not to forgive those she believed had failed them until justice was served.

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The grieving teenager continued calling out the teacher, leaving mourners in stunned silence.

Eventually, a woman and a man stepped forward, gently took the microphone from her, and escorted her back to the tent as the emotional scene came to an end.

Netizens react after Utumishi student blames teacher

Ngîma Macharia:

“I thank God there was CCTV inside the cubicles. Otherwise, the teacher would have been blamed. I teach and run Helter Skelter Home.”

Mwalimu Icon:

“Forgiveness helps the forgiver, not the one being forgiven.”

Qassim Issa:

“Does the teacher have a fire extinguisher? What exactly was the teacher supposed to do? Enter the fire?”

Ruth Lynusmat:

“I think she simply doesn’t like the teacher and has found a platform to express herself. Otherwise, the teacher could not have done much. The fire was allegedly caused by the students themselves. May they heal. It is very painful, though.”

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS