Maryanne Mwihaki has shared the painful final moments of her daughter, Wambui, who died after suffering severe injuries in the tragic Moi Girls School fire.
Speaking during The Burning Questions, Mwihaki recalled how her daughter fought for her life after sustaining 82 percent burns. Despite the seriousness of her injuries, Wambui remained conscious and was able to talk during the early stages of treatment, giving her family hope that she might recover.
However, her condition soon took a devastating turn. Mwihaki said doctors became increasingly concerned after Wambui started passing black urine, a sign that pointed to serious complications. Medical staff later informed the family that her kidneys were beginning to fail, reducing the chances of survival.
“My daughter Wambui was talking. She had 82 percent burns, then she passed black urine, and the doctor said her kidneys were shutting down,” Mwihaki said.
The heartbreaking revelation highlights the severe internal damage that burn victims can suffer even while appearing stable.
Families who lost loved ones in the Moi Girls School fire have continued to recount the emotional and physical suffering endured by the victims during their final days in hospital.
The Moi Girls School fire remains one of Kenya’s deadliest school tragedies. It claimed the lives of several students and left many others with life changing injuries, prompting widespread calls for improved safety standards in learning institutions across the country.
Years later, survivors and bereaved families continue to seek answers and accountability over the circumstances that led to the disaster. For Mwihaki, the memories of watching her daughter battle for her life remain impossible to forget.
Her account offers a heartbreaking reminder of the human cost of the tragedy and the lasting pain carried by families who lost their children in one of the country’s most devastating school disasters.