Sorrow as Beloved Homa Bay School Principal Dies After Short Illness, Days Before KCSE Exams

Grief and sorrow as beloved principal in Homabay school Dies after Short-illness at Kisumu hospital just few days to KCSE.

The beloved teacher, identified as Madam Victoria Obuoda, was the principal of St. Francis Nyangajo Girls Senior School in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County.

Madam Obuoda reportedly passed away at around 11 am while receiving treatment at a hospital in Kisumu, plunging the school community, residents and the education fraternity into mourning.

Her sudden death has left many heartbroken, particularly coming just days before candidates begin their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, a crucial period for students and teachers across the country.

The late principal was widely remembered for advocating for the girl child and demonstrating genuine care and support for those around her.

Her commitment to education and the welfare of learners made her a respected figure within the school community.

She was also recognised for her charisma, leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing girls’ education.

Through her work as a school administrator, she touched the lives of students, teachers and parents who had the opportunity to interact with her.

Following news of her death, messages of condolence began pouring in from leaders and members of the community, with many paying tribute to her service and contribution to the education sector.

Among those who mourned her was Homa Bay County Woman Representative Joyce Atieno Osogo Bensuda, who expressed sadness over the principal’s passing.

In her condolence message, the legislator extended her sympathies to the bereaved family, colleagues, students and the entire school fraternity.

“I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Madam Victoria Obuoda, the Principal of St. Francis Nyangajo Girls Senior School.

“On behalf of the people of Homa Bay County, I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family, relatives, colleagues, students, and the entire school fraternity during this difficult time.

“Her passing is a great loss to the education sector and the wider community. Her service and leadership will be remembered by all those whose lives she touched.

“May Almighty God grant her family, colleagues, students, and friends strength, comfort, and peace as they mourn this painful loss,” she stated.

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