A tragic road accident in Mombasa County has claimed the life of a teacher from Mikindani Primary School and left several learners injured, casting a shadow over what had been a celebratory trip to a national cultural event. The incident occurred at Maasai area, along the busy Taita Taveta–Mombasa Highway, as the group was returning home from a music and drama competition held in Voi, Taita Taveta County.
According to local authorities, the teacher, whose name was not immediately released, died at the scene of the accident. Two students sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention, while ten others suffered minor injuries and were treated at local facilities.
The tragic accident unfolded just after the group, composed of pupils and staff from Mikindani Primary School, had proudly represented their institution at the cultural festival hosted at Kenyatta School in Voi. The competition, part of Kenya’s national co-curricular calendar, is meant to foster creativity and unity among learners through music, drama, and traditional performance.
Speaking at Mikindani Comprehensive School, where worried parents had gathered for updates, Jomvu Member of Parliament Badi Twalib confirmed the devastating news. He expressed profound sorrow over the teacher’s untimely death and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the school, and the wider Jomvu community.
“It is heartbreaking that what was meant to be a joyful and enriching experience for our children has ended in tragedy,” the MP said. “We mourn the loss of a dedicated educator and stand with the families and students during this difficult time.”
MP Twalib also assured parents that his office would work closely with the school’s administration to offer psychological counseling and trauma support to the students, staff, and families affected by the incident. He emphasized the need for compassion and unity in the face of tragedy, and called on relevant government agencies to ensure the survivors receive the medical care and emotional assistance they need.
The accident adds to growing concerns about the safety of school transport during extracurricular trips, particularly on major highways where visibility, fatigue, and poor road conditions can pose serious risks.
The Ministry of Education is expected to issue a statement in the coming days regarding safety protocols and support mechanisms for schools involved in co-curricular travel.
As the Mikindani school community grieves and prays for the injured students’ recovery, this heartbreaking incident serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable dangers on our roads — and the urgent need to prioritize student and teacher safety at all times.
