Naema Celestine 
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Mary Muthoni Mwangi and nine other family members, including her two daughters and six grandchildren, found themselves in a dire situation when severe floods struck Mai Mahiu recently. Tragically, only Muthoni and one of her daughters managed to survive the devastating incident.
The heart-wrenching account, as reported by Kenya News, reveals that the floodwaters engulfed their home at 3 am, catching the family off guard. Muthoni, who was praying at the time, could only watch in horror as her loved ones were swept away by the merciless current. The grief-stricken mother tearfully recounted how her children cried out for help as they were carried away by the raging water.
Their desperate pleas for salvation echoed in her mind, haunting her with the painful memories. Despite the family’s desperate attempts to rescue them, their efforts proved futile. The children’s cries for help were left unanswered, leaving Muthoni to grapple with the unimaginable loss. Muthoni also revealed that the family had made a conscious decision to stick together after a late-night meeting, unaware of the impending danger lurking in the darkness.
The tragedy struck on a day that seemed no different from any other, leaving Muthoni questioning why fate had chosen that particular moment to unleash such devastation upon her family. Overwhelmed by grief and trauma, Muthoni was swiftly taken to Naivasha Level IV hospital to receive the necessary medical attention. Meanwhile, the eight deceased family members, including Muthoni’s two daughters and six grandchildren, will be laid to rest today at Longonot Cemetery.
The somber occasion will serve as a painful reminder of the lives lost and the void left behind in the hearts of those who loved them. The story of Mary Muthoni Mwangi and her family serves as a tragic reminder of the unpredictable and destructive power of natural disasters.
It highlights the importance of preparedness and vigilance in the face of such calamities. As the community mourns the loss of these innocent lives, it is a stark reminder of the need for improved infrastructure and disaster management strategies to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
