Latest Update on Kapsabet Boys Bus Accident: New Bus Promised by Gachagua
Summary
1. The Kapsabet Boys bus accident on March 16 in Baringo County resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
2. The ill-fated bus veered off the road and rolled down a slope along Kabarnet-Marigat Road in Baringo County, Kenya.
3. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has extended his condolences and promised a new bus for the school.
A devastating incident shook the Kapsabet Boys High School community when one of their buses met with an accident along the Karbaret-Marigat Road in Baringo County on March 16.
Confirming the unfortunate event, Baringo County Commissioner Stephen Kutwa disclosed that the accident resulted in two fatalities, including a teacher and a student, with several others sustaining injuries.
The ill-fated bus, part of a convoy of four buses en route to Lake Bogoria for an educational trip, lost control and veered off the road while transporting 61 students and a teacher toward Marigat.
Reports indicate that the bus rolled multiple times before landing at the bottom of a steep slope, causing significant harm to its occupants.
Kapsabet Boys High School Principal, Kipchumba Maiyo, revealed that the students embarked on their journey at 8:00 AM in the morning.
The Kapsabet Boys High School bus accident took place at around 2:00 PM and sent shockwaves through the school community and beyond.
Emergency responders, including the Kenya Red Cross, swiftly moved to the scene to provide assistance, transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities while attending to the deceased.
Cause of the Kapsabet Boys High School Bus Accident
Investigations are underway to ascertain the precise cause of the Kapsabet Boys bus accident.
Initial investigations suggest a myriad of factors, with conflicting reports adding complexity to the narrative.
According to insights from local news outlet Tuko.co.ke, sources speculate that brake failure may have precipitated the catastrophe.
A teacher from the school revealed to the news outlet that the bus encountered difficulty controlling its descent, potentially exacerbated by the challenging terrain.
The intensity of the accident escalated as the bus traversed downhill, amplifying the severity of the Kapsabet Boys bus accident.
Casualties and Response Efforts
The Kapsabet Boys bus accident claimed the lives of one teacher and one student, with five students sustaining severe injuries and 19 others sustaining minor injuries.
The deceased teacher, Kennedy Mwanja, was the Geography teacher at Kapsabet Boys High School.
Mwanja is survived by his wife and two children, a daughter in grade 2 and a son in grade 5, who now face the heartbreaking reality of life without him.
The deceased student, Brian Chira, was a popular TikToker.
The injured victims received prompt medical attention at Kabarnet and Marigat Mission hospitals, and the Baringo County Referral Hospital, while the deceased were moved to the Kabarnet Level 4 Hospital mortuary.
Brian chira is gone just like that 😭😭😭😭
— NGULUSUMU THE COUNCILLOR (@NGULUSUMU694310) March 16, 2024
My soul rest in eternal peace
# kapsabet boys bus got an accident and a teacher and a student lost their lives very sad.
Today the world has turned dark and its all over yelling and cries our heart is filled with melancholy and Woe. pic.twitter.com/GPwjQKGicU
Kapsabet Boys Bus Accident Latest Update
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed condolences to the Kapsabet Boys High School community and pledged support in the aftermath of the accident.
He assured the school of a replacement bus and urged heightened vigilance among drivers, especially those transporting school children, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
DP Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to buy a new bus for Kapsabet Boys High School. This is after the school bus was involved in a road accident that resulted in the loss of a student and a teacher's life. https://t.co/LpE54TK01E pic.twitter.com/vFACFMplOD
— TheStarKenya (@TheStarKenya) March 17, 2024
CS Co-operatives Simon Chelugui visits students of Kapsabet Boys High School recuperating at the Baringo Referral Hospital. Their bus was involved in an accident yesterday.^TJ pic.twitter.com/4hoD7bzOkI
— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) March 17, 2024
