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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenyatta University has asked for financial support following a grisly road accident that claimed the lives of 11 students on Monday.<\/p>\n

The 11 students were among a group of 58 who were heading to Mombasa for an academic trip when one of their school bus collided with a trailer at Maungu in Voi.<\/p>\n

The university said it is raising funds to offset medical bills and funeral services among other expenses.<\/p>\n

“Kenyatta University humbly reaches out to you for financial support following the tragic road accident at Maungu, Voi that claimed 11 students and left many casualties,” the university said in a statement on Saturday.<\/p>\n

“The tragedy has left our KU community shaken. We earnestly seek your support for all those impacted to help defray medical, funeral and other expenses.”<\/p>\n

Well-wishers have been requested to send their contributions through the university’s bank account.<\/p>\n

Account Name:<\/b> Kenyatta University<\/p>\n

Account Number:<\/b> 1130296626073<\/p>\n

Bank:<\/b> Equity Bank, Kenyatta University branch.<\/p>\n

Swift Code: EQBLKENAXXX.<\/p>\n

Well-wishers can also contribute via Pay Bill 247247<\/p>\n

Account: 1130296626073<\/p>\n

KU will on Sunday hold a memorial service for the 11 students.<\/p>\n

The memorial service will be held at the Kenyatta University Graduation Square Grounds from 9am.<\/p>\n

“Together, we will pay tribute, celebrate and commemorate the lasting impact of these exceptional individuals on the University community,” a statement from the University said.<\/p>\n

The students who were involved in the accident were from the School of Public Health.<\/p>\n

The university management released their names.<\/p>\n

They are Navile Omondi Opiyo, Beneas Otieno, Hellen Mbula Kisilu, Michael Muteti, Vallary Akinyi Ouma and Oslo Mwendwa.<\/p>\n

Others are Felix Gori Nyaata, Austine Omondi Owino, Rodger Kiprotich Rono, John Mbiriri Mureithi and Patricia Murugi Mwangi.<\/p>\n

The bodies of the 11 were transported to Kenyatta University Hospital Morgue where they are preserved awaiting burial processes.<\/p>\n

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu described the road accident as devastating not only to the higher institution but to the education community at large.<\/p>\n

“Our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn the tragic death of young precious lives in a road accident involving Kenyatta University students who were on an academic trip at the coast,” the CS said.<\/p>\n

“Our deepest condolences go to the families and friends and loved ones of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with many others who were injured.”<\/p>\n

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