This archive report was first published on 20 October 2019.
On October 20, 2019, a devastating tragedy struck the lives of Mariam Kighenda and her daughter Amanda, leaving behind a trail of grief and pain. Sheila Karembo, a Kenyan politician and close friend of Mariam, took to social media to express her condolences and share her emotional experience of visiting the morgue to pay her last respects.
Sheila Karembo's heartfelt post on Facebook read: 'I gathered some courage my friend to get into the morgue and see you, my friend. I felt like moving the cloth a little bit just to confirm it's real that you will not wake up. We lay you to rest tomorrow Mariam and Amanda. I didn't see Amanda it was hard for me. God you know why.'
As news of the tragic incident spread, Kenyans took to social media to express their condolences and share their thoughts and prayers for the family. 'The departed souls of Amanda and Mariam, may your souls rest in peace. You have left a painful picture in our lives especially us mothers,' wrote Beth Mbuitu. 'It's hard and full of pain but, may their souls rest in peace,' added Mary Levis.
Mariam and her daughter will be laid to rest later today at their home in Salama, Makueni county.
