University students feared dead in Awasi-Ahero crash while heading to colleague's burial
A tragic road accident on the Awasi-Ahero highway has resulted in multiple deaths among university students traveling to a colleague's funeral. Government officials have expressed their condolences to the families and the Technical University of Mombasa community.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and infrastructure in Kenya, prompting national-level mourning and calls for support.
ACCIDENT/SCREENGRAB Several university students are 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.
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