Purity Nduta Macharia has opened up about the terrifying moments she went through after reports about a fire incident at Karima Girls spread online, leaving many parents worried about the safety of their children.
In an emotional message, Purity said she first saw the news on Facebook while she was alone and pregnant. The reports immediately sent her into panic as she tried to find out whether her daughter was safe.
She recalled making endless phone calls to people she knew in the Nyandarua County government, hoping someone could help confirm her child’s condition. According to her, one man even drove to the school to check on her daughter personally.
Even after receiving reassurance that her daughter was okay, Purity said she could not sleep the entire night because of fear and anxiety.
By 4 a.m., she was already on the road heading to the school. She admitted that the emotional pressure became too much during the journey, forcing her to stop several times because of panic attacks.
Purity said the experience made her think deeply about parents who are never sure whether their children are alive during such tragic moments. She added that no parent should have to endure that kind of fear and uncertainty.
Her emotional story has touched many Kenyans online, with parents relating to the pain, helplessness, and panic that come when frightening news about schools begins circulating.
She also sent prayers and condolences to families who have lost their children in school fires and other tragedies, asking God to comfort parents carrying unimaginable pain.
For many people who read her message, it was not just a story about fear. It was a reminder of the emotional bond between parents and their children and the pain that comes when that bond is threatened by tragedy.