The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has paid tribute to three teachers who recently passed away following a tragic road accident that occurred on January 31, 2026, during the union’s Nairobi branch elections.
The three teachers were Faith Ndunge Nguma, a panel head for Social Sciences and Drama Matron at Milimani Primary and Junior School; Jacob Mwanthi King’oo, a panel head for STEM and Sports Master at Milimani Primary and Junior School; and Nicholas Omondi Arem, a teacher at Ngara Girls High School.
The three died after a matatu lost control and rammed into a group of teachers outside City Primary School in Ngara.
At least 26 teachers were also injured in the incident, with many receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi West Hospital, and Kenyatta National Hospital.
KUPPET expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as a profound loss and a painful blow to the teaching fraternity. The union wished a swift and full recovery to those who sustained injuries.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the colleagues, students, school communities, and all those affected by the tragic event. May God grant you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time,” the KUPPET statement reads.
The union pledged support for the affected families and noted that the tragedy serves as a reminder of the urgent need to strengthen road safety for all.
Funeral dates for the three teachers have been set. Nguma hailed from Muthiga, Kinoo Location. Her cortege will leave Thogoto Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for a funeral service at PCEA Kihumo Church grounds, followed by burial at her home in Muthiga.
King’oo’s body is at Kenyatta University Funeral Home, with burial scheduled for February 10, 2026, at his family home in Ngilani Village, Makueni County.
Meanwhile, Arem’s body is preserved at Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary. The cortege will depart on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, ahead of burial on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Kolenyo Village, Kisumu County.
By Obegi Malack
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