Amanda Mutheu: Tears, pain as 5-year-old is laid to rest in Kitui

Tears gripped family and friends in Kitui during the emotional sendoff ceremony for 5-year-old Amanda Mutheu, who died after being thrown from a balcony in Nairobi.

In a video shared online, Amanda's mother, clad in a black dress symbolic of the mood, addressed mourners painfully, recounting the life and times of the late young star.

"She always loved to hear this word, 'I love you mama.' She made her days with me so memorable. I will long for the days when I come from work, she is hiding in the house and I have to look for her. I will long for the days when I find her hiding in the car dressed up with the bag saying that she is going to work with me," Mama Amanda sorrowfully narrated.

The heartbreaking video drew an array of reactions from netizens, who had been following since her death, many sending their condolences.

Mercy Gift stated, "Pole mum kwa wale wajawahi vaa hii kiatu hawawezi hisi kitu but inauma sana kumpoteza mtoto wako pole mum na kwa mtoto apumzike kwa amani."

Another user said, "RIP baby Amanda. Take heart mama Amanda, it's well with God."

Betty Koech added, "Take heart mum Amanda I know it's not easy may you find peace in your rest baby Amanda."

Haisley concluded, "Sorry mama, May the good lord give you strength and comfort."

In a show of kindness, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko visited the family of the late Amanda at their home.

"Currently at Jacaranda Gardens estate to convey my condolences to the family of 5-year-old Baby Amanda Mutheu who died through a very painful death," Sonko captioned.

Sonko also cleared the deficit funeral expenses balance for the funeral.

Amanda died on the night of Wednesday, June 11, after she was allegedly thrown off a balcony by her uncle at Jacaranda Gardens Apartments in Roysambu, Nairobi.

The tragedy unfolded at apartment C4-205 and left neighbours shaken and Kenyans across the country in disbelief.

The suspect was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time. The child sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to a medical facility.