- Gibson Murage’s Modern Furniture Pacific factory in Ruiru, Kiambu county, was gutted by fire on the morning of December 18, 2024
- The fire is believed to have been caused by a power surge when electricity was restored after a widespread outage
- Murage assured customers that operations at other branches, including Nairobi, Nakuru, and Nyeri, remain unaffected
Businessman Gibson Murage has broken his silence after his Modern Furniture Pacific store in Ruiru, Kiambu county, went up in flames.
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The fire incident occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
What caused the fire at Modern Furniture Pacific?
Speaking in Ruiru at the factory, Murage noted that the fire started after power was restored following an outage in various parts of the country.
He said such incidences can happen to anyone and should be treated as life lessons.
“Such things happen to teach you life lessons. When we had the nationwide power outage, the facility went into flames when the power was restored. So, we thank God and ask him for strength to move forward,” he stated.
He also clarified that the Modern Furniture Pacific shop in Nairobi is still operational, noting that the only place that went up in flames was their factory, which supplies the shops.
“I know people will still purchase the furniture today as the branches in Nakuru, Nyeri, and Nairobi showrooms are still operational. The place that was burnt down is the factory,” he noted.
The businessman highlighted that there is no need to cry over spilt milk and that looking ahead is the best cause of action.
He also said that he has already ordered mattresses and other items from his suppliers, so that business continues despite the setback.
“We cannot cry because this has happened; we need to look ahead, and as leader of all my employees, if I cry, how will they feel, and who will give them the strength to continue?” the businessman posed.
“More than 300 employees are now jobless because of this fire, but I want to assure them that everything will be okay and we shall rebuild this shop bigger and better,” Murage added.
He also promised all his customers that they would receive their furniture on time and no delivery would be delayed just because the main factory had been affected.
“We have another factory in Gikomba, so our clients who ordered online should not be worried that their goods will not be delivered. Every good will get to you in time,” he stated.
Kenyans console Gibson Murage after Modern Furniture Pacific fire
In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that Kenyans, including fans and followers of Murage, took to social media to console the businessman after the fire razed his factory.
Those following the youthful man keenly were sad at the turn of events, and some even prayed for him.
Murage, a former mitumba clothes seller, ventured into the furniture business in Nyeri and made a fortune for himself.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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