‘I am saddened by the sorrowful news’


Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba on Sunday, February 2, 2025, expressed sorrow following the death of four students in a road accident.

The four students were among the six people who perished after an accident along the Wundanyi-Mwatate Road on Saturday, January 1, 2025.

In his statement, CS Migos confirmed that the four students were from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School.

“I am saddened by the sorrowful news of the tragic road accident that occurred on February 1, 2025, along the Wundanyi-Mwatate Road, claiming the lives of six people,” Migos statement read in part.

“The six included four students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School,” it added.

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba. PHOTO/@EduMinKenya/X

Migos shared his deepest condolences asking that they could be granted fortitude following the loss of their loved ones.

The Education Cabinet Secretary also wished a quick recovery to those who were left nursing injuries following the fatal crash.

“On my behalf and that of the Ministry of Education, I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends and relatives of the deceased. We pray that God grants them strength and fortitude during this difficult time. We pray for a quick recovery for those who were injured.

“May the souls of the departed ones rest in eternal peace,” Migos tribute added.

A statement shared by Ministry of Education on Sunday February 2, 2025. PHOTO/ Screengrab by K24 Digital/@EduMinKenya/XA statement shared by Ministry of Education on Sunday February 2, 2025. PHOTO/ Screengrab by K24 Digital/@EduMinKenya/X
A statement shared by the Ministry of Education on Sunday, February 2, 2025. PHOTO/ Screengrab by K24 Digital/@EduMinKenya/X

The accident

The accident occurred in the Josa area on the Wundanyi-Mwatate road when the ill-fated minibus suffered brake failure and crashed at the dangerous Josa bend.

The students were returning home after a second fire incident at their school, which forced the school administration to close the institution and send students home.

A graphic representation of a road accident. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/XA graphic representation of a road accident. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X
A graphic representation of a road accident. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X

Additionally, the driver of the minibus and a parent who had gone to pick up their child from the school also lost their lives. The survivors were rushed to Moi Referral Hospital in Voi for treatment, with others taken to St. Joseph Mission Hospital in Voi.



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