Three primary school pupils died in a tragic accident at Kibuon in Nyakach, Kisumu County along the Sondu-Katito road on Wednesday April 2, 2025 in the morning.

The victims were pupils from Ober Boarding Boys Primary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County. 

A matatu that was involved in an accident at Kibuon in Nyakach.
A matatu that was involved in an accident at Kibuon in Nyakach.

The accident occurred on Wednesday at 6 am when a 14-seater matatu carrying students collided with a truck transporting sugarcane.

A matatu conductor was also killed during the accident.

Nyakach OCPD Laurinius Odinga confirmed the incident, adding that six pupils who were seriously injured were admitted to Nyabondo Hospital.

A matatu that was involved in an accident at Kibuon in Nyakach.
A matatu that was involved in an accident at Kibuon in Nyakach.

Meanwhile, three pupils  who sustained minor injuries were also rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Police towed the wreckage of the matatu to Katito Police Station as they launched  investigations into the incident.