Bodies Of KU Students Who Died In Voi Accident To Be Moved To Nairobi

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  • Bodies of Kenyatta University students involved in a fatal bus-truck collision in Maungu, Voi, will be moved to KUTRH mortuary.
  • Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Wainaina visited injured students at Moi County Referral Hospital following the accident, which claimed eleven lives and left 21 seriously injured and four with minor injuries on their way to an academic trip in Mombasa.
A wreckage of the Kenyatta University bus which collided with a truck in Maungu on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on March 18, 2024 is seen at the accident scene.
A wreckage of the Kenyatta University bus which collided with a truck in Maungu on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on March 18, 2024 is seen at the accident scene.

Following a tragic road accident in Maungu area, Voi, the bodies of Kenyatta University students involved are slated to be transferred to the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRH) mortuary. 

The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a collision between a university bus and a truck as students and staff were en route to Mombasa for an academic excursion.

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In response to the devastating event, Kenyatta University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Wainaina, personally visited the Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi on Tuesday morning. 

At the hospital, where the bodies of the deceased are being held, Prof. Wainaina also met with injured students who were receiving medical treatment.

As the details of the accident unfold, the toll is grim: eleven individuals have been confirmed dead, while 21 others have sustained serious injuries, with an additional four reporting minor injuries. 

This tragic incident has cast a pall over the university community and the broader academic fraternity, prompting reflection on the importance of safety measures and protocols during student travel.

Efforts to support the affected students, families, and the university community are underway, with authorities and stakeholders mobilizing resources to provide medical care, counseling, and logistical assistance. 

The university administration, in collaboration with relevant authorities, is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, with a focus on preventing similar tragedies in the future.

In the wake of this heartbreaking event, the Kenyatta University community stands in solidarity, offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing a swift and full recovery to those injured. 

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This sobering reminder of the fragility of life underscores the need for continued vigilance and adherence to safety standards, ensuring the well-being of students and staff in all educational endeavors.

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