- A Kalimani Secondary School driver has died after reportedly developing chest pains while accompanying students to the Kitui County Secondary School Games in Mwingi.
- The tragedy has cast a shadow over the ongoing championships, with education stakeholders mourning the loss.
- School officials have described the deceased as a dedicated staff member who faithfully served the institution.
A cloud of grief has engulfed Kalimani Secondary School and the wider Kitui County sports fraternity following the sudden death of a school driver who was accompanying students to the ongoing County Secondary School Games in Mwingi.
According to reports, the driver developed chest pains on Thursday night while in Mwingi, where he had travelled with the school’s team for the competition.
Despite efforts to seek medical assistance, he passed away.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through participants, teachers, students and officials attending the games, with many expressing their condolences to the deceased’s family, friends and colleagues.
Kalimani Secondary School officials and education stakeholders described the driver as a dedicated staff member who played a vital role in supporting school activities and ensuring the safe transportation of learners.
The incident comes as schools from across Kitui County converge in Mwingi for the annual secondary school games, which bring together learners to compete in various sporting disciplines.
Awaiting further details
As the school community comes to terms with the loss, messages of sympathy and solidarity have continued to pour in from across the county.
Authorities are expected to provide further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death and arrangements for transporting the body back to his home.
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The family of the deceased, the Kalimani Secondary School fraternity and all those affected by the tragedy have been urged to remain strong during this difficult time.
By Kimwele Mutuku
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