- Tragedy struck Nyahururu as Kevin Obure, a fourth-year student at Laikipia University, was killed in a hit-and-run incident while crossing a pedestrian lane
- Friends and family of the deceased man are left devastated as the driver remains at large, with investigations ongoing
- Kevin’s tragic death follows closely after another student, Fletcher Vince Otieno, lost his life just days before his graduation
Nyahururu – Tragedy struck near Paradise Resort as a fourth-year student at Laikipia University, lost his life in a hit-and-run incident that has left friends, family, and classmates devastated.
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Kevin Obure, who specialised in Arts with Mathematics and Business, was crossing the pedestrian lane on his way to his residence when he was struck by a car.
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Kevin’s colleague, Domic Enzo, told TUKO.co.ke that the Bachelor of Education student died instantly at the scene.
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The driver of the vehicle, whose car has been impounded at the local police station, fled immediately after the accident and remains at large.
“He was hit while on the pedestrian lane going to his place of residence after the day’s classes,” the devastated student explained.
Enzo described the loss as “heartbreaking” and said that the incident has sent shockwaves through the university community.
Kevin Obure’s case taken up by police
Sources indicate that the deceased student is from Kisii County, Bobasi constituency, Bassi Bogetaorio ward in the Rigena area.
Kevin’s body has been taken to the Pope Benediction Hospital morgue in Nyahururu, where mourners are paying their respects.
“The matter was filed at the police station but there seems to be little progress in tracking down the hit-and-run driver,” Enzo lamented, calling on the police to speed up their investigations.
Friends and lecturers remember him as a dedicated and ambitious student, whose promising future was cut tragically short.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information about the driver to come forward as the investigation continues.
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Colleagues mourn Kevin Obure
Kutchinsky Tchalkovsky ·
“Heartfelt condolences to the entire family, friends and relatives. May God grant you comfort during this hurting moments. May the comrade’s soul keep shining in eternity.”
Hon Martin:
“We have lost our own. Rest in peace, Kevin Obure. It really hurts me so much, why so early, bro?”
Leah Mbau
“Woishe, pole sana. Seeing such a hardworking student dying is sad. Pole for parents too, after investing for their child and not seeing the fruits of their labour.”
Student dies while picking graduation gown
The incident comes a week after another student was killed while on his way to the Cooperative University of Kenya in Karen.
Fletcher Vince Otieno was picked up around Kenyatta Hospital in a car by a friend who was dropping him to pick his graduation gown.
At around 7 pm, they were driving on a diversion when a speeding pick-up hit them on the side that Vince was seated, killing him on the spot.
Vince died just days away from celebrating his graduation, a development that left friends and family heartbroken about the reality of a future without him.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
