Nairobi: Shock as 9 street kids are buried at Lang'ata Cemetery

• A heart-wrenching scene unfolded in Nairobi as 9 street children were buried at Lang'ata Cemetery, leaving the community in shock and mourning
• Street families gathered at different mortuaries and accompanied the bodies to the cemetery, with some visibly distraught
• Videos and images circulated on social media, sparking grief and sympathy among Kenyans

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A shocking and deeply emotional scene unfolded in Nairobi county as street families gathered to bid farewell to 9 of their own.

Nine street children were laid to rest at Lang'ata Cemetery with their cause of death yet to be revealed. Photo: NTV Kenya/Herman Kamariki.
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The families, devastated by the loss, visited various mortuaries, including Nairobi Funeral Home and Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Mortuary, to collect the young souls taken far too soon.

Some mourners cried out loud, while others carried the wooden crosses, which were to be placed atop the graves.

Heartbreaking videos and images shared online captured the sorrowful and tragic moment as the bodies were loaded into buses that transported them to Lang’ata Cemetery.

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Who coordinated burial of 9 street kids?

The collection and transport of the bodies was coordinated by Agnes Kagure, who rallied her team to help the families give their loved ones a dignified send-off.

Once at the cemetery, street families and Kagure’s team carefully offloaded the caskets, including that of a child believed to have been just three months old.

The fleet of buses, hired for the task, also carried the grieving families, allowing them a final chance to say their farewells.

The emotional and tragic scenes have left many Kenyans wondering what led to the untimely deaths of these street children.

At the time of reporting, their deaths remained shrouded in mystery, while messages of condolence continued to pour in from all corners of the nation.

Kenyans comfort grieving street families

Ruth Lukorito:

“We thank whoever is responsible for this beautiful send-off. At least they can finally rest in peace.”

Olindo Nathan:

“They will resurface on the Day of Judgment. All those responsible for depriving them of their right to live will be held accountable. Revelation 20 is real.”

Bryant Majanga:

“Aaah, what has happened here? These children are not easy to lose. Did they die long ago? It’s heartbreaking. I’ve never heard of something like this. May their souls rest in peace.”

Moses Chamwada:

“Those of you who abandon or neglect children, God is watching and will hold you accountable on Judgment Day. And to anyone here who longs for a child, may God bless you with one this year.”

Maragoli Queen:

“This is a dark reminder of how vulnerable our children are and how broken our society has become. These were lives that mattered. Children who deserved love, protection, and a future. May their souls rest in peace. May our leaders, institutions, and all of us as a society wake up and act, because silence and inaction are costing lives.”

Was Catholic catechist and family buried in one grave?

Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that Catholic catechist James Njoroge, his wife Teresia Wanjiru, and their two children were tragically killed in a road accident.

Their devastating deaths left their family and the nation at large in mourning, with many sympathising with their only surviving daughter, Claire Wairimu.

The four were laid to rest in one grave during a deeply emotional funeral ceremony at Ndundu Village in Kiambu County on January 14.

Source: TUKO.co.ke