Governor condoles with Ebenezer Academy family

Busia Wednesday, June 28, 2023

KNA by Salome Alwanda

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma joined the Ebenezer Academy family in mourning the death of five of its pupils who perished in a road accident over the weekend.

Otuoma expressed shock over the incident describing it as a sad and unfortunate occurrence.

“We received this sad and shocking news while away on official duty. On behalf of the County government of Busia, please receive our condolences,’ he said.

He assured the school leadership of support during this trying time saying the county will help them in any way with burial arrangements for the departed kin.

Busia County Assembly Speaker Fred Odilo who accompanied the governor to the school on Tuesday evening called for calmness and prayed that the affected families may bear the loss.

Engineer Odilo described the loss as shocking and heartbreaking to the affected families.

‘It is very sad to lose such young souls through the cruel hand of death. On behalf of the County Assembly, we pray that God gives the parents and the school strength during this difficult period of grief,” he said.

The Director of the school Elizaphan Bogonko said the school has never experienced any road accident since its inception 20 years ago terming the incident as tragic, painful and devastating.

"We appreciate your visit to mourn with us.This gesture has brought warmth in the entire Ebenezer fraternity.,” he said, adding that they were looking forward to support from the County leadership.

The Grade five learners were part of a team that had traveled to Eldoret on an academic tour and were on their way back to school when their lives were cut short at Kaburengu along the Eldoret Malaba Highway on Saturday.

Courtesy ; K. N. A