A teacher died while several students sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in the Masai area, Taita Taveta.
The students were rushed to Mikindani Hospital to receive
treatment.
The late teacher was accompanying the students at the music festival when the accident happened.
Member of Parliament, Jomvu Constituency, Badi Twalib Bady paid
a visit to the students at the hospital.
“I visited the students receiving treatment at Mikindani
Hospital following the heartbreaking road accident that tragically claimed the
life of a devoted teacher,” Bady said in a statement on his official Facebook
page.
After the visit, he later proceeded to Mikindani
Comprehensive School, where he met with anxious parents and the grieving school
community.
“I shared words of comfort, helped calm the situation, and
urged everyone to remain patient as we await further updates,” he said.
The MP pledged to cover all medical expenses for the injured
students and assured the entire community of his full support during the difficult
time.
“We will walk through this pain together, step by step,
until healing comes,” he said.
“My heart goes out to the bereaved family, the students, and
the entire school community,”.
Road accident rates in the country remain a serious
concern.
The overall fatality rate is still high, with an estimated
3,000 deaths annually.
The economic burden of these accidents is substantial,
estimated at 3-5% of Kenya's GDP.
While the situation remains challenging, there are ongoing
efforts to improve road safety, including Increased enforcement by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) .
The government is also investing in road upgrades and maintenance to improve road safety.
