In Murang’a County, three pupils from Maadili Junior School perished in a car crash along the Gitugi-Murang’a road.
The bus overturned in the Kawatera area on Saturday at approximately 5:00 p.m.
After attending a scout event in Nyeri County, 38 pupils, 3 teachers, and 2 drivers were being taken back to school via bus.
Two students passed away while being taken to the hospital, and one pupil passed away immediately. Five of them had severe injuries and had to be taken out of town for specialized care.
Along with the parents and the school, Murang’a Governor Irung’u Kang’ata expressed condolences for the tragic incident and pledged to see to it that those who suffered injuries received the necessary care at the level 5 hospital in Murang’a.
