[ Caskets carrying Whitney Kerubo, victim of Moi Girls school tragedy, and that of her grandfather Patrick Nyamgweso at their home in Nyimira County. Photo; Ruth Mbula]
Emotions ran high on Friday as the remains of Whitney Kerubo, victim of Moi Girls School, Nairobi fire and her grandfather Patrick Nyangweso were interred at their home in Nyamburuga in Nyamira county.
The twin burial ceremony brought together hundreds of friends, relatives and mourners who came to pay tribute.
Relatives say that Patrick was shocked to hear that her granddaughter had perished in fire and died after 5 days. Whitney Kerubo was his first granddaughter and named after his late wife.
Kerubo was an SDA follower while her grandfather was a catholic. Joint speeches were arranged for both denominations.
Kerubo was born on June 17,2003 while her grandfather was born in 1932.
Whitney was among nine students who perished in a fire tragedy at Moi Girls Secondary School in Nairobi.
Her uncle Bosire said that it was painful that they had to put two of their loved ones in two separate graves on the same day.
"These are matters which are yet to comprehend. My father just became silent on receiving news and it is sad that he will never talk again," said Bosire.