- A heartbreaking scene unfolded in Ruiru as businessman Gibson Murage watched helplessly as flames engulfed his furniture shop.
- The fire destroyed property worth millions, leaving Murage visibly distraught as years of hard work turned to ashes.
- Kenyans have followed him with messages of hope, prayers and words of encouragement
Ruiru, Kiambu – Prominent businessman Gibson Murage watched in despair as his Modern Furniture Pacific store went up in flames.
The fire, which happened early on Wednesday morning, destroyed property worth millions of shillings and shocked Murage and his staff.
Gibson Murage Ruiru shop gutted by fire
The emotional pictures showed Murage in shock as he watched the fire spread through his shop, which contained various furniture such as beds, sofas, and dining tables.
Despite the efforts of local residents and firefighters, the fire continued to spread, consuming most of the products in the store.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the police, who are working to determine what caused the incident.
Losing the Murage store in Ruiru is a big blow to his business and to the community that depends on the store for jobs and services.
Kenyans comfort Gibson Murage
At the same time, Kenyans have come online to comfort Murage, giving him emotional support and words of encouragement during this difficult period.
Millycent Misama:
“God's grace and strength be upon him, it hurts so much to see such a big investment burn. Great sadness, let's pray for him.”
Jemimah Wanjiku:
“The situation will be fine Murage. God will bless you twice as he did to Job in Psalm 91. He will always protect the work of your hands.”
Bonface Year:
“God's plan is always better. When one door closes, He opens a wider one. Better days are ahead.”
Who is Gibson Murage?
Murage is a well-known businessman who started his activities in Nyeri county and then opened other branches in Nairobi and Nakuru.
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He started his entrepreneurial journey as a seller of second-hand clothes before moving into the furniture business.
The latest addition to his list of businesses is a store in Nakuru, which he launched in November.
This explains why Kenyans, who have been impressed by his progress, were saddened to see his hard work at the Ruiru store burn.
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