First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has condoled with the families of the four students from Dr Aggrey Boys’ High School who tragically lost their lives in a road accident.
The unfortunate incident which occurred along the Wundayi-Mwatate Road on Saturday, February 1, 2025, claimed the lives of a parent who had gone to pick up a child from school and the driver of the minibus.
In her statement, Mama Rachel expressed sadness over the students’ demise noting that they were young lives full of promise, dreams, and endless potential.
She also sent her love and prayers to the families affected by the tragedy.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of the young students from Dr Aggrey Boys’ High School in the tragic road accident in Taita Taveta County. These were young lives full of promise, dreams, and endless potential, and their sudden passing is a loss that touches us all.
“Our love and prayers go out to the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. God is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1),” she said.
CS Ogamba’s message
Mama Rachel’s remarks come shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba shared his deepest condolences to the families of the students.
“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 said.
The accident occurred after the minibus ferrying the students suffered a brake failure and crashed in Josa area of Wundanyi.
The students were heading home after their school administration closed the institution following a second fire incident.
