Grief and Sorrow as Kakamega Teacher and Daughter Die Alongside Four Others in Deadly Road Accident

A tragic road accident at Kondoo area in Timboroa along the Eldoret–Nakuru Highway has claimed the lives of Sarah Ombachi, the head of institution at Lumani Primary School in Matete, Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County, and her daughter, who was a pupil at Kivaywa Primary School.

The two were among six people who died after a 14-seater matatu collided with a trailer carrying ballast in the early hours of Saturday.

The accident reportedly occurred at around 12:20 a.m. when the North Rift Sacco matatu, which was travelling from Eldoret towards Nakuru, crashed into the trailer at Kondoo area.

According to preliminary reports, the trailer driver was attempting to avoid an oncoming Toyota Succeed when the accident happened. The attempt to avoid the vehicle reportedly resulted in the trailer colliding with the matatu, leading to the deadly crash.

The impact of the collision left several passengers with serious injuries, while six people lost their lives at the scene.

The deceased included five women and the matatu driver.

The death of Ombachi and her daughter has brought sadness to the education community, particularly in Kakamega County, where the headteacher had been serving as the head of institution at Lumani Primary School.

Her daughter was a pupil at Kivaywa Primary School, making the tragedy even more painful for those who knew the family.

The news of their deaths is likely to be deeply felt by colleagues, pupils, parents and residents who interacted with the family.

Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani confirmed the accident, saying that several other passengers had sustained injuries during the collision.

The injured passengers were rushed to nearby health facilities, where they were taken for medical attention.

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