- Kisumu: Mum of Victim Killed in Crash Involving CS Duale’s Motorcade Speaks Painfully, Says Son Was Only Child
- A young man identified as Kiptoo was among four people who died in a crash involving CS Aden Duale’s motorcade in Kisumu
- His mother, Beatrice Cheptega, broke down in tears as she shared her predicament, revealing that Kiptoo was her only child
Details of what happened at the accident scene have led to conflicting reports from residents and the Ministry of Health
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A heavy cloud of grief has engulfed a family in Kisumu County following the tragic death of their son, Kiptoo.
Kiptoo was among four people who perished in a horrific accident involving Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s motorcade.
The accident reportedly occurred after one of the vehicles in Duale’s convoy collided with two other vehicles while speeding, leading to the deadly crash.
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Many with serious injuries were rushed to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital for urgent medical attention.
What did Kiptoo’s mother say after accident?
Kiptoo’s mother, Beatrice Cheptega, broke down in tears while speaking to the press after learning of her son’s death. She revealed that Kiptoo was her only child, and his loss has left her childless and devastated.
“I have lost all my children now. I do not even have a place to bury Kiptoo. I am in so much pain, and I am told he was hit and killed by a government vehicle. May the government help me and my household,” she said amid tears.
As families mourned their loved ones, conflicting accounts emerged over what transpired at Otonglo, the accident scene.
While some residents confirmed that the accident was caused by a vehicle in the convoy, the Ministry of Health released a statement suggesting otherwise.
“Duale was inside that car. He actually walked out when villagers started throwing stones at him and then got into another car,” said a resident.
Was Duale’s motorcade involved in accident?
According to the ministry, the CS only stopped at the scene to mobilise emergency medical assistance for the victims:
“The motorcade of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, today stopped at the scene of a road traffic accident at Otonglo, near the Molasses Plant in Kisumu, where the Cabinet Secretary mobilised an emergency medical response to assist the victims. At the time of the incident, the Cabinet Secretary was travelling to Kisumu International Airport from Rarieda,” the statement read in part.
The ministry confirmed that immediate rescue efforts were coordinated, resulting in the evacuation of more than 19 injured persons to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital for urgent care.
Two people died at the scene, one succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital, and another passed away while receiving treatment.
How to deal with grief
TUKO.co.ke spoke to Jedida Wafula, a Nairobi-based psychologist who shared tips on dealing with grief.
Wafula noted that no one should rush the grief but should also allow others to help him or her through the process, and most importantly, seek therapy.
“Therapy can help you go through the stages of grief and even share how you feel with a trusted friend or family member, or even a religious leader, for people who cannot afford a psychologist. It is better to let grief out than keep it in to avoid falling into depression,” she stated.
Did KMTC student die in accident involving Duale’s convoy?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that Rose Olang’o, a promising young woman, was tragically killed in a crash involving CS Aden Duale’s security vehicle.
Her family said she was travelling from Kisumu town to help her father sell clothes and traditional sandals at Otonglo Market when the accident occurred.
Rose’s family has called for government support and compensation amidst overwhelming grief and loss.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
