Man Who Got Married Recently Narrates Pain Of Watching Wife Die In Floods: "Nimeachia Mungu"

• So far 71 people have lost their lives in the Mai Mahiu floods tragedy according to a statement issued by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika
• The Mai Mahiu floods destroyed people's property, leaving victims struggling in the harsh economic times
• James Kirobe is among the people who were left with lifetime scars after losing their loved ones in the Mai Mahiu floods

The heavy downpour witnessed in the country has so far led to the loss of 179 lives according to government spokesman Isaac Mwaura's statement on May 1.

He reported 164 adult fatalities and 15 child deaths, with an additional 20 individuals missing. Moreover, 125 people sustained injuries.

In the Mai Mahiu incident alone, 71 people lost their lives, according to a statement issued by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika.

The incident caused much pain to individuals who lost their property and family members.

James Kirobe, a resident of Mai Mahiu, was among them.

What happened to James Kirobe?

In a video shared by Citizen TV, James Kirobe, a survivor of the Mai Mahiu floods incident, recounts his story.

While struggling to contain his emotions, Kirobe details the harrowing experience of witnessing his wife and child drown on the tragic day.

He adds that he had not spent much time with his wife as they were just recently married.

Kirobe, who appeared to have a bandaged bruise on his face, described the significant void he felt after losing his family.

"It's so painful. Each time I remember I just feel like crying. I just leave it to God, because its hurts a lot," he said.

Kirobe, who was in tears, said that was his only family.

Man carrying dead son overwhelms Kenyans

Earlier on, an emotional viral video of a man carrying his dead son from the scene of Mai Mahiu floods left many Kenyans disturbed.

In the video, a devastated man is seen carrying his son on his shoulder as he walks past a crowd of people standing on the scene.

Many netizens were overwhelmed with emotions with some sympathising with him while others prayed for him.

What else you need know about floods

• KenGen’s managing director and CEO, Peter Njenga, warned people living near Masinga dam to relocate due to the potential overflow of the dam.
• Health expert advised Kenyans on the precautions to take and the equipment they need to have in their houses during floods.
• Former president Uhuru Kenyatta donated KSh 2 million to assist rescue operations in areas affected by floods.

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Illustration image of a man crying and Mai Mahiu floods in Nakuru County.

Man Who Got Married Recently Narrates Pain of Watching Wife Die in

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