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Madam Ruth Rurie was not just a beloved teacher at Kiamutuira Secondary School in Kirinyaga county; the community loved her as well

According to local businessman and politician Mwaniki MCA Mtarajiwa Mukure, the middle-aged woman had an accident and broke her leg

Madam Ruire later went to live with her daughter for extra care because of her condition, and she was doing well

Mwaniki said that one day she slept but never woke up, shattering many who loved her and those who knew that she had recently been promoted

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Kirinyaga: Family and friends of Madam Ruth Rurie have been thrown into mourning, following the death of the beloved former deputy principal shortly after her promotion to principal.

Ruth Rurie, the deputy who died after becoming a principal. Photo: Mwaniki MCA Mtarajiwa Mukure.

Source: Facebook

What happened to Madam Ruth Rurie?

According to Mwaniki MCA Mtarajiwa Mukure, Rurie was a great customer to him at his digital shop in Baricho, and she died suddenly after breaking her leg and being bedridden.

"Ruth Rurie was my best friend; I really feel hurt. Ruth was a great customer at Rhomwa Digital Baricho, my student at some academic level and a friend of friends. A true friend and a member of ACK, Thiguku Kianjang'a," he said.

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"Ruth was a Deputy Principal at Kiamutuira Secondary School in Kirinyaga Central and was recently promoted to the position of principal," he added.

Mwaniki MCA Mtarajiwa Mukure, who was a friend to Madam Ruth. Photo: Mwaniki MCA Mtarajiwa Mukure.

Source: Facebook

Where was Madam Rurie hurt?

Mwaniki shared that he was the one who filled out an online sick leave form for her at his workplace. He shared that she reportedly had a fall in the bathroom and sustained a fracture of her left fibula.

"She went to her daughter's place, and has been okay, until yesterday, when she slept and never woke up. Ruth, have gone? Only God knows. Our bond and your ever cheerful heart will remain in our hearts and memories. R. I. P," he said.

Kenyans react to the story:

Patrick Wairimu:

"I can't believe she's no more rest in peace mwalimu."

Betty Nyambura:

"Weeeee mama Martha what happened."

Annet Nyawira:

"Death you are so cruel, it's not easy to say goodbye to you teacher bt all in all rip my teacher and friend."

Roshy Mugo Edward:

"Shine on your way mama my customer and you always encouraged me."

Lydiah Karuga:

"Kifo hakina huruma???????? Rest in peace tr."

Moreen Moh:

"My biology teacher Mrs Wachira forever in our hearts RIP ????????."

Muriuki Moseh:

"My God!...she loved my music walai. She was a great friend."

Joseph K Njuguna:

"My teacher at Baricho Boys, may she RIP."

Margaret Kanyua:

"Haaa, Martha is no more."

Tulwet secondary mourns principal

Elsewhere, family and friends of the late Peter Muchina were heartbroken after learning that the Tulwet Secondary School principal had suddenly died.

According to reports, Muchina woke up well and left for a workshop in Nakuru, and while there, he developed complications and later died.

Many people who learnt about the death were brokenhearted, as he was not only a teacher, but he also took care of them spiritually.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke