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A Kakamega family is grieving the loss of two relatives who were among the 14 victims killed in a bus accident near Migaa, Salgaa in Nakuru County.
On Tuesday, a tragic accident involving a Mombasa-bound bus that suffered brake failure led to a devastating multi-car collision, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. Allan Gona shared the heart-wrenching news that his family had lost two members in this accident.
They were returning home after attending a cousin’s funeral.
“My aunt, Lilian Alusa, had traveled to Kakamega over the past weekend for a cousin’s burial. She was accompanied by her brother, Paul. They stayed in Voi, and after the Saturday funeral, they planned to head back to Voi on Monday evening. Unfortunately, they both lost their lives in the accident,” Allan recounted.
Allan described his aunt as a warm and charismatic individual who spread love and joy wherever she went.
“She was not only my mother’s best friend but also a deeply loving and humble person. I remember how she gifted me a T-shirt and jeans when I completed my Form Four; it was such a kind gesture. She will be greatly missed, even at church, where she was a dedicated and devout Catholic,” he said.
Last conversation
Allan Gona fondly recalled his final conversation with his aunt, in which they discussed plans to refurbish her child’s grave.
“She intended to cement the grave of her deceased child. We had been discussing these plans even while she was traveling. She also spoke with her husband on Monday evening before the tragic accident occurred,” he shared.
The family is now faced with the sorrowful task of preparing to bury the two siblings, just days after they had laid their cousin to rest.
Friends School Mbale principal speaks after surviving accident
As previously reported, Peter Omutiti, the Principal of Friends School Mbale High School, recounted his narrow escape from the fatal Salgaa accident.
On his way to Mombasa to attend a conference with other high school principals, Omutiti was fortunate to survive the crash.
He explained that the ill-fated bus experienced mechanical problems in Kericho, leading to a delay while the bus was being repaired.
