Kisii: Heartbreak as Man Dies Together with Grade 7 Daughter after Picking Her Up for Midterm

• Samson Ogembo, a father from Nyamasege village in Bomachoge Chache, Kisii county, died alongside his Grade Seven daughter while picking her up for midterm break
• In a video shared online, the grieving widow cried out in anguish, saying she has been left with three children
• Residents gathered at the home to comfort the family, heartbroken by the double tragedy that struck their village

A cloud of grief has enveloped Nyamasege village in Bomachoge Chache, Kisii county, following the death of a man and his daughter.

The deceased father, identified as Samson Ogembo, had gone to pick up his Grade Seven daughter from school when a tragic accident occurred, claiming both their lives.

They died on the spot, and their bodies were taken to a mortuary in Kisii.

“He had gone to bring her home. He was the sole breadwinner for his entire family, including his wife, children, and his mother, who is a widow. His firstborn is in Form Four, another child is in PP1, and the youngest is still a toddler,” said one of the relatives.

The family has appealed to local leaders for support in educating the children left behind, as their only provider is now gone.

“We hope our leaders can step in and help these children so that they may uplift their home in future,” said a neighbour.

In a video by Kisii TV, the deceased man's wife, Elizabeth Kemunto, is heard weeping, saying her husband has left her with three children and no means of raising them.

Villagers gathered at the family home to offer comfort, with many sharing in the deep sorrow of losing two loved ones at once.

Netizens console Kisii family

Netizens expressed deep sorrow and offered prayers, with many condemning the painful loss and calling for divine strength for the bereaved.

Lydia Nyaboke::

"We have lost a strong man. We are mourning as a village, only God to comfort the family, RIP Solomon and daugther."

Irene Nyambura:

"Waaaa drivers please be careful, may God take control."

Mercy Mercy:

"No matter what happened to you, God has a good and better plan for your life. Just calm and accept the will of God. Pole sana dada. the kids belongs to him."

Titis Mutua:

"Sincere condolences to the family and friends.May God protect us and our kids in these roads."

Margaret Kilondi:

"May God continue protecting our families from.this road accident monster who is killing.our people in Jesus mighty name."

Peter Obare:

“So sad. Let angels take control of the world. Within minutes, we lost many lives. Please, Lord, strengthen the family.”

When will students return to school from midterm?

Information shared by the Ministry of Education showed that learners are supposed to return to school from the midterm on June 29, 2025

They will then study until August 4, 2025, when they will break for the August holiday, which will run from August 4 to August 22, 2025.

The third term will then commence on August 25, 2025, till October 24. As is the norm, there will be no midterm during the third term.

The Kenya Primary Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams will start on October 27, 2025, and end on the 30th of the same month.

The Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment exams will happen on the same dates.

On the other hand, the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment and Kenya Pre-Vocational Education Assessment will take place between October 27 and November 6, 2025.

The December holiday will then follow from October 27, 2025, to January 6, 2025, for a total of 10 weeks.

Nakuru family mourns as 2 brothers die in road accident

In other tragic news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a family in Bahati, Nakuru county, was grief-stricken following the death of their two sons.

David Mwangi and his younger brother, Paul Mwangi, lost their lives in a tragic road crash along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.

This occurred after the vehicle they were travelling in collided head-on with a trailer, killing them on the spot.

Their other brother shared in the grief, noting that losing the two was a double tragedy.

Puzzle as 2 brothers die overnight

TUKO.co.ke also reported that a man identified as Tengo David announced the devastating news of losing two relatives moments after spending time with them.

Tengo stated that his nephews, Bramwel and Eugene, were found dead in their house under unclear circumstances.

He noted that the boys’ family had invested in their education and had high hopes for their future.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of when students will resume from midterm.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke