A PP2 pupil at Tabaka DEB Primary school has died in an accident after falling from a moving tractor in Tabaka ward in Kisii County.
According to the parents, the deceased pupil identified as Master Paul Ndarera, was sent home to collect some levy for his upkeep at school.
On his way he joined other pupils for fun to trail a tractor that was doing face lifting off the road near their home.
Eye witness said that he hung behind the plough but got tired and dropped when the reversing tractor crashed him, killing him instantly
The police took the body to St.Joseph’s Tabaka Mission mortuary to preservation pending burial plans.
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Tabaka Ward MCA Jimmy Kenyenya while consoling the family, cautioned teachers against sending younger children home unaccompanied by their elder siblings to avoid danger.
The father of the deceased who identified himself as John Ndarera, appealed to Kisii County Governor Simba Arati or any other well-wisher to chip in and assist them in the plans to bury their child.
“We are poor to afford the sendoff please let anyone come and help us.” He said.
Residents asked tractor drivers doing the roadwork at the area to be accompanied by a second person to direct them as they concentrate in the working process to avoid any further accidents on the curious children who keep on following the furrowing machines for fun.
By Enock Okong’o
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