[PHOTOS] Emotions as KU students light candles to mourn departed souls

The 11 were among a group of 58 heading to Mombasa for an academic trip.

In Summary
  • The Kenyatta University will on Sunday hold a Memorial Service for 11 students.
  • The Memorial Service will be held at the Kenyatta University Graduation Square Grounds from 9.00 a.m. 
by PERPETUA ETYANG
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22 March 2024 - 21:47
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

Kenyatta University students were Friday moved by emotions as they mourned 11 departed colleagues who died in a tragic road accident on Monday.

They held a candle-lighting ceremony to remember them.

The 11 were among a group of 58 others heading to Mombasa for an academic trip before their school bus collided with a trailer.

Candles lit at Kenyatta University to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Candles lit at Kenyatta University to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

The Kenyatta University will on Sunday hold a Memorial Service for 11 students.

The Memorial Service will be held at the Kenyatta University Graduation Square Grounds from 9.00 a.m. 

A Kenyatta University student lights a during the candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024.
A Kenyatta University student lights a during the candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

"Together, we will pay tribute, celebrate and commemorate the lasting impact of these exceptional individuals on the University community," a statement from the University read.

Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kenyatta University students light candles to mourn the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students light candles to mourn the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Students lighting candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Students lighting candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
A candle lit at Kenyatta University to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
A candle lit at Kenyatta University to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Students lighting candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Students lighting candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Students light candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Students light candles to mourn 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi at their main campus on March 22, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.
Kenyatta University students assemble at their main campus for a candle lighting ceremony for the 11 students who died in the tragic road accident at Voi on March 22, 2024.

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