- It is a heartbreaking moment following the passing away of two young men, Steve Koech and David Tibai
- The classmates, neighbours and close friends passed away after being involved in a grisly road accident
- A neighbour told TUKO.co.ke that the young men succumbed to injuries while being rushed to the hospital
Uasin Gishu – “Till death do us part” is a common phrase used in weddings that came to pass to two friends.
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Steve Koech and David Tibai have lost their lives following a fatal road accident along Moim – Talket road.
The two young men were close friends, classmates,s and immediate neighbours in Talket, Elgeyo Border, Moiben, Uasin Gishu county.
“Let’s stand with the families at this hard and trying moment pole sana ,” read a heartbreaking post.
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The post also featured the two pictures of the young men who passed away in the horrible accident.
They were my neighbours, Emmanuel Rono
TUKO.co.ke reached out to Emmanuel Rono, whose number was shared, to receive financial contributions to the families.
“A matatu heading to Talket rammed into our youths who were on their way home. The public and local community members tried their best to rush them to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), but unfortunately, the two never made it. They succumbed to injuries.
It is unfortunate to lose two energetic and hardworking men. They were my close neighbours,” he said.
The hurting Rono shared that a comprehensive report would be given after police investigations.
Kenyans mourn Uasin Gishu friends
Social media users flocked to the comment section as they penned condolence messages to the families.
Kenny Kemboy:
“Sincere condolences to families, friends, and the entire Kabitoi community.
May their souls rest in peace.”
Foustine Cherop:
“How I wish we could predict our future so that we don’t invest…so painful rest in eternal peace.”
Judy William’s:
“So sad. Condolences to their families. May their souls rest in peace.”
Sum Patrick:
“Condolences to the entire family, relatives and friends. May their souls rest in peace.”
Edwin Kimz Kemboi
“So sad my condolences to their family, David and Steve. Rest in peace my great friends and neighbours .”
Hon Moha Moah
“Rest in peace, Steve my classmate. Pole to the family and friends.”
How did lady know of KU accident?
In another story, Hellen Mbula, a third-year student, was among the 11 students from Kenyatta University who died in the grisly accident while going on an academic trip.
Mbula, dressed in white shorts, matching sneakers and an orange t-shirt, took photos during one of the stopovers and posted them on social media before her death.
A friend of Mbula disclosed she learnt about her death through a message, revealing she was still in shock.
Source: TUKO.co.ke