Several university students feared dead following a road accident along the Awasi–Ahero highway while travelling from Mombasa to Kisumu.
In a statement, Siaya Governor James Orengo said the students were on their way to pay their last respects to Elvis Otieno, also known as “Beast”, when the journey ended in tragedy.
Orengo said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss” of the students, describing the incident as “a journey of solidarity that ended in unimaginable grief.”
He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, friends and the student fraternity affected by the loss.
“To the grieving families, friends, and the entire TUM comrade fraternity: my thoughts and prayers are with you during this dark hour.May God grant you strength, and may their young souls rest in eternal power”, Orengo said.
According to reports, the bus lost control and veered off the road before overturning along the highway, leaving several students sustaining injuries.
Further reports indicate that emergency responders, police officers and members of the public were seen at the scene working to rescue survivors, evacuate the injured to nearby hospitals and recover those trapped inside the wreckage.
