A Moi University student dies in a horrific accident after graduation the other day

• Leonard Kiptoo was involved in a fatal road accident on the night of December 25, and died on the spot
• Kiptoo graduated from Moi University on December 19, with first class honors in Political Science and Public Administration
• In November, two Moi University students drowned after going swimming in a flooded quarry near the institution.

EldoretUasin Gishu – Moi University students are mourning the death of Leonard Kiptoo, a recent graduate who lost his life in an accident just days after receiving his degree.

Kiptoo, who graduated with first class in Political Science and Public Administration, died in a tragic accident on the night of Wednesday, 25 December 2024.

The incident happened at Chepkoilel Junction along Eldoret-Iten Road.

How did the accident happen?

Reports indicate that Leonard Kiptoo was a passenger in a bodaboda, when it collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Probox.

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Kiptoo died on the spot due to the serious injuries he sustained.

Kiptoo was among the 5,757 graduates who were awarded various degrees and honors during the 46th graduation ceremony of Moi University on 19 December 2024.

TUKO.co.ke spoke to Leonard Kiptoo's family, who confirmed the tragic incident and expressed their grief over the loss of their beloved son.

The family, who are still reeling from the shock, asked for privacy as they mourn this difficult time.

Moi's students express their feelings after Leonard's death

Moi University students have received the news of the death of their colleague with great sadness.

Many of them have remembered the times they shared with Leonard, a few days before his death.

Here are some of their comments:

Ouma Boaz: This is how cruel the world is sometimes! Rest in peace brother.

Dennis Moseti: Honestly, don't say this young man has gone up, I remember he took a picture in the library Moi University last week.

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Caroline Muenih: This is very shocking, that is, death was just waiting for him to graduate, rest in peace brother, sorry for the family.

Ivan Gideon: Rest in peace angel, we laughed the last day I never thought it was our last time together. Indeed, life is short for humans.

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