Kiambu Mum Who Lost 2 Boys In Housefire Says She Was Buying Them Clothes When Tragedy Hit

• Mauline Murithi from Kahawa West in Kiambu county was a devastated mum after she learnt of the death of her sons in a fire accident in their home
• The mother of four had gone for a job interview, and when she got it, she was so happy and even decided to go buy clothes for her youngest kids
• A neighbour later called and asked her to visit the Jacaranda Maternity Hospital, and when she got there, she found her children dead on a bed

Mauline Murithi, the Kiambu woman who lost two sons in a deadly fire, has revealed that she was buying clothes for them when the gut-wrenching tragedy struck.

Mauline lands job on day she lots her sons

According to Mauline, she had attended a job interview that morning and actually got the opportunity.

The mum of four was happy that things were going well for them, but she didn't know that her life was about to change forever.

"After the interview, I called my husband that I was on my way home. Moments later, a neighbour called me and asked me where I was. I told her I was on my way home, and she hang up," shared the mother of four.

"As I was crossing the road to go pick a matatu, I saw a woman selling kids' clothes, and I picked one for Johnny and one for Steve. Those clothes are still in my bag. I then boarded the matatu, and the neighbour called again; this time, she broke the news of the fire," added Mauline in an interview with Paxson TV.

Mauline and her Kiambu family now homeless

Mauline was told to visit the Jacaranda Maternity Hospital, and she hopped out of the matatu and jumped on a boda to the hospital.

"When I arrived, I found them lying on the beds and the doctor told me they were gone. They always played together, ate together, and did everything together; they were like twins. I got them through Caesarian sections and they have left a big mark on my body," said Mauline.

"Currently, we are being hosted by my first cousin identified as Alice Njeri. We opted to go there because we are free with her and she has accommodated us. Thank you for everything," added the grieving mum.

The family can be helped through waybill: 891300, Account: 96579 or one can directly reach the mother, Mauline Muriithi, on 0721430922.

The name of the fundraiser is Steve and Johnny sendoff.

Reactions from netizens:

@mrsbaraka1288:

"May God comfort you during this difficult time, and may the little ones rest in the Lord."

@alicemumbi7585:

"This is a very painful ordeal...may God give this family peace that surpasses all human understanding.May those innocent souls rest in peace."

@maryjones3523:

"Ngai poleni sana...it's so so painful...ooh may God give you comfort family."

@virginiakibe1846

"Mary mother intercede for this family of mama Steve my neighbour."

@MaggieGuchu:

"May their soul rip in peace and may the Lord wipe away their tears."

Uasin Gishu family loses 2 siblings within hours

The Tuigong' family from Mafuta Farm in Uasin Gishu county were shattered after learning of the deaths of their children, Rose Tuigong' and Robinson Kipkorir Siele aka Robi.

According to their brother Aaron Koech, Rose complained of a headache, followed by a stomach ache shortly before meeting her untimely death.

When Robi heard that his sister was dead, he left Eldoret to go mourn her, but sadly, the cruel hand of death snatched him away as well.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.