Relatives of a family swept off in an accident recount last moment with them

Florence Kiara, Susan Wambui, Gerald Ngaku and David Macharia sisters and brothers to the late zipporah Kimani who lost her life in an accident together with her husband Peter Kimani and their son David Gikonyo. [David Gichuru/Standard]

A tiny white dog welcomed us to Florence Kiara’s home in Thome Estate, where friends and relatives had gathered to plan for her sister’s funeral.

In the compound, people sat close to one another, talking in low tones, stealing glances as more guests streamed in. Not even the well-manicured lawns could wish away the sense of loss. A whole family had been wiped away in one instance.