A teacher at Mikindani Primary School in Jomvu has died following a tragic road accident that occurred on Thursday, July 3 evening in Mombasa County.
The teacher, who was accompanying students, died in the accident at the Maasai area along the Taita Taveta-Mombasa highway.
Following the unfortunate accident, two students were left with severe injuries while 10 others suffered minor injuries.
The students and teachers were on their way from Kenyatta High School, where they had attended a regional music and drama festival.
Jomvu Member of Parliament Badi Twalib confirmed that the students had just represented their school in the cultural event when the accident occurred.
The MP met with the affected parents and families and expressed deep sorrow over the teacher's death.
Twalib vowed to offer continued support, collaborate with the school, and offer psychological support to those affected.
Mikindani Ward MCA Jactone Madialo also met with the parents and affected families on Thursday, July 4 night and confirmed the accident, while sending his condolences to the teacher's family.
''A bus carrying pupils and teachers from Mikindani Primary school got involved in a road accident, leading to a teacher losing her life and some pupils incurring injuries. Tonight I paid a visit to the school, where I met parents who are understandably anxious,'' Madialo said.
According to the MCA, those injured were taken to the Mikindani medical, where doctors confirmed that eight of them were in great shape.
''We are informed that the rest of the pupils will arrive tomorrow morning. May God grant peace and strength to the departed's family, friends, and colleagues, and quick recovery to the injured,'' Madialo continued.
The accident happened at a time when students returned to school after their midterm break.
