- Dennis Nyakeri is mourning the loss of his Grade 10 daughter, Sheryl Ondari, who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire
- Nyakeri said he is struggling to come to terms with his daughter’s death and the fact that he never got the chance to say goodbye
- He has appealed for emotional and financial support as the family prepares to give Sheryl a dignified send-off
Sixteen families across the country are mourning the tragic loss of their daughters who perished in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire.
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The fatal blaze left many Kenyans shocked and heartbroken, especially after reports emerged that the tragedy was allegedly caused by fellow students.
As the nation continues to stand in solidarity with the affected families, parents and guardians have begun making burial arrangements for their loved ones.
One such parent is Dennis Nyakeri from Narok, who lost his beloved youngest daughter, Sheryl Ondari.
Sheryl Ondari’s dad struggles to cope with her death
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Nyakeri went viral after videos showed him overcome with grief at Utumishi Girls Academy, desperately pleading to see his daughter before it was confirmed that she had died.
Speaking to NGBREAKINGNEWS, the Grade 10 student’s father said he was still struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.
He admitted that accepting her death had been incredibly difficult, adding that he never got the chance to say goodbye.
“We are trying to be okay and come to terms with all this. It is not easy for us, and I would be lying if I said we are fine. It is hard to let go of the beautiful memories we shared with our daughter and the painful scenes we witnessed at Utumishi Girls Academy. She was very dear to us,” Nyakeri said.
The grieving father also expressed his desire to give Sheryl a befitting send-off and honour her memory.
Dad of Utumishi Girl killed in fire seeks financial support
Nyakeri appealed for both emotional and financial support as the family prepares for her burial.
He explained that no amount of money could ever fill the void left by his daughter, but he wanted to celebrate her life in a special and meaningful way.
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“The truth is, there is no money or anything else that can replace the gap left behind by my daughter. This is why I want to give her a good and unique send-off. I do not want to simply cover her with sand because she was very dear to me. I have already spent a lot, but I am still willing to spend everything I have to celebrate her life,” he said.
He added that those willing to support the family can reach him through 0794589354.
Nyakeri further stated that the government had not yet reached out to the family regarding memorial or burial arrangements, forcing them to rely on the kindness of church members and well-wishers.
The Grade 10 student will be laid to rest in Narok, where her family hopes to give her a dignified send-off once the identification process is completed.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
