- The Kanjuku village in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, is gripped by sorrow after the lives of two students were tragically cut short in a bodaboda accident
- The vibrant teenagers, filled with aspirations for the future, met their untimely demise just hours before the anticipated reopening of schools, leaving behind a community shattered by grief
- Despite the valiant efforts of their cousin Brian Mburu, who was riding the motorbike, and the swift response of family members, the injured youths faced insurmountable obstacles in securing timely medical assistance
The tranquility of Kanjuku village in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has been shattered by a heart-rending tragedy, as the community mourns the loss of two promising young souls in a tragic bodaboda accident.
Seventeen-year-olds Francis Muiruri and Jane Mugure met a cruel fate on the Mang’u-Flyover road in Kiambu, just hours before they were set to resume their studies as schools reopened.
The vibrant teenagers, both students at Kanjuku Secondary School, were pillion passengers on a motorbike when disaster struck, claiming their lives in an instant.
Eyewitnesses recounted the horror of the accident, which also involved another motorbike and a vehicle. The impact sent Francis and Jane tumbling onto the unforgiving tarmac, leaving them fatally injured.
Their cousin Brian Mburu, the rider of the ill-fated motorbike, sustained injuries in the collision.
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Speaking through tears, Brian described the harrowing moments after the accident, recalling how he found his cousins lying unconscious and bleeding on the road.
Despite his efforts to seek help, their injuries proved too severe, robbing the world of two bright lights with endless potential.
The grief-stricken family faced further anguish as they encountered obstacles in their desperate attempt to secure medical assistance for the injured youngsters.
Despite rushing them to nearby health facilities, they were met with closed gates and unresponsive staff, leaving them with no choice but to watch helplessly as precious moments slipped away.
As Francis and Jane’s lifeless bodies lie in the cold confines of the General Kago morgue, their loved ones grapple with the devastating reality of their loss.
Their dreams and aspirations cut short by a cruel twist of fate, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.
In the wake of this tragedy, calls for improved road safety measures and enhanced healthcare services echo throughout the community.
Residents demand action from the Kiambu County leadership, urging them to prioritize the safety and well-being of their constituents to prevent similar incidents in the future.
