Kericho: Heartbreaking Moment Form 4 Girl Bid Farewell to Her Mother in Burial Ceremony
- A touching photo of a Form Four student from Ndanai Girls Secondary School standing beside her late mother’s casket has stirred emotions across Kenya
- The girl, now orphaned after Ivy Chepngetich was laid to rest in Chebewor, Kipkelion East, left social media users heartbroken
- Many have been sending prayers and pledging support for the grieving student as she prepares for her final exams
A wave of sorrow swept through the small village of Chebewor in Kipkelion East Constituency, Kericho County, as family, friends, and mourners gathered to lay Ivy Chepngetich to rest.
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The most heart-wrenching sight of the day was her daughter standing silently by her mother’s casket, now left orphaned and grappling with an unimaginable loss.
Ivy Chepngetich left behind Form 4 girl
According to Mutai Mtandao, the young girl is a Form Four student at Ndanai Girls Secondary School in Sotik, Bomet County.
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The emotional burial ceremony drew outpourings of grief and compassion from across the country as Kenyans rallied online to send their condolences and prayers to the student.
Chepngetich’s death has not only left a gaping hole in her daughter's life but has also touched the hearts of many Kenyans.
Social media has been awash with messages of support and encouragement, with many moved by the image of the student, holding on to the final moments with her late mother.
Kenyans console bereaved Kericho girl
Many called for support systems to ensure that the young girl’s education and emotional well-being are safeguarded.
"May the Lord comfort her in this very painful season and send destiny helpers her way in Jesus' name," wrote Ann Nganga.
"May God bless her, orphans belong to God. He knows pretty well why all these happen. He will surely take care of her. Only ask her to be humble and seek God, I'm sure all will be well with time," shared Richard Mosoongo.
"Baby girl, God is there for you and will provide for you always. Take heart and feel comforted," said Onesmus Mutinda Mukwate.
"No child is supposed to go through this pain at this early age. May God give her comfort," wrote Evallunah Shivachi.
As she begins this painful journey without both parents, the nation stands in solidarity with her. May she find strength, hope, and comfort in the days ahead.
Rest in peace, Tetii.
Kiambu mum heartbroken as young daughter dies
In another heartbreaking story, a single mother from Kiambaa, Kiambu County, was crushed over the death of her 19-year-old daughter.
The youngster identified as Sharon passed away on Tuesday, March 25, at Kiambu County Referral Hospital, where she was set to have her brain surgery.
A teary Esther Muthoni told TUKO.co.ke that she suspects doctors knew her daughter would not make it out alive when they postponed the surgery to a later date.
Muthoni recounted how her daughter died in excruciating pain that early morning, adding that the loss had left her with a void she would struggle to fill.
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