Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has donated KSh2 million to support families of the Kenyatta University (KU) road accident that killed 11 students and left others critically injured last week Monday.
First Lady Rachel Ruto delivered the President’s message during the memorial service on Sunday at Kenyatta University in Nairobi. First Lady Rachel Ruto conveyed the President’s heartfelt message during a memorial service at Kenyatta University in Nairobi on Sunday. She expressed sorrow over the loss of promising young lives.
“The 11 souls we lost were not just students. They were family, they were bright lights destined for great things. We are heartbroken because we have lost the future leaders in various spheres of life. They were the pride and joy of their families, and for some, the sole beacon of hope,” the First Lady said.
Mrs. Ruto also urged motorists to exercise caution and adopt a more vigilant and courteous approach on the roads to prevent similar tragedies in the future. She further emphasised the importance of ensuring safety on the roads.
“To all motorists, my plea is that we exercise caution at all times, let us be more vigilant and courteous on our roads, ensuring our security and that of others,” she said
Also present at the memorial was Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, who extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He stressed the need for increased road safety measures, adding that a large percentage of accidents involving schools and university vehicles are avoidable.
“These 11 students died at a very young age. “We have had enough accidents involving schools and university vehicles. A significant number of these accidents, almost 56-60 per cent, are avoidable.
“We are asking our drivers and all road users to be cautious when on the roads,” he said, while calling for a collective shift in road user behaviour to enhance safety,” he said.
Machogu pledged ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the university, and hospitalised victims to provide the needed support in this difficult time.
Kenyatta University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Paul Wainaina called for solidarity in assisting survivors of the accident, including the 15 students still undergoing recovery in hospitals.
