A family in western Kenya is mourning after a tragic road accident claimed the life of a young student who had just completed her medical training.
The victim, Rose Olang'o, was a 21-year-old student who had recently completed her studies in Clinical Medicine and Surgery at Kenya Medical Training College Kisumu campus and was waiting to graduate.
Tragic Accident in Otonglo
The fatal accident occurred at Otonglo along the busy Kisumu–Busia road. Reports indicate that a speeding convoy linked to Aden Duale knocked down several pedestrians and motorcycle riders while heading to Kisumu International Airport.
The convoy was reportedly traveling from a thanksgiving ceremony in Rarieda, Siaya County.
Witnesses said the vehicles were moving at high speed when the crash occurred, leaving three people dead and several others injured, sparking shock and anger among residents.
A Daughter Full of Promise
Rose had left Kisumu town that day to assist her father, Henry Olang'o, who sells clothes and traditional sandals at Otonglo Market. Sadly, she was involved in the accident before reaching the market.
Her father said he received a call informing him that his daughter had been hit by a vehicle.
According to him, the family had struggled for many years to educate her, and she was considered the great hope of the family.
Her mother, Hellen Awino, revealed that she had been waiting to meet her daughter at Kibuye Market before the heartbreaking news reached her.
Family’s Painful Discovery
After hearing about the accident, the parents rushed to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital hoping to find their daughter among the injured.
They searched through the wards but could not locate her.
Hospital staff later directed them to the mortuary, where they painfully discovered her body.
Family members said Rose had completed her course only two weeks earlier and was preparing to start her career in the medical field.
Family Appeals for Help
Although Health CS Aden Duale reportedly promised support for victims after the accident, the family says they have not yet received any assistance.
They are now appealing for support from well-wishers to help them give their daughter a decent burial.
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