A Tragic Turn: Nakuru Grade 9 Pupil Sits for KJSEA Exams in Hospital
In a
heartbreaking story from Nakuru County, Kenya, a Grade 9 pupil named Sheila
Achieng’ has been forced to take her Kenya Junior Secondary Education
Assessment (KJSEA) exams from a hospital bed following a devastating road
accident.
The incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, October 2, when Sheila was being taken to school by her father, Onyango, who worked as a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operator. Their journey turned tragic when a Lexus vehicle collided with their motorcycle, resulting in a fatal impact.
Onyango,
Sheila’s father, died instantly at the scene. According to her aunt, Brenda
Mbalilwa, the force of the crash was so severe that a metallic umbrella stick
pierced through Onyango’s neck, and his leg was broken. Sheila, though
surviving the accident, sustained multiple injuries including a broken leg and
hand, as well as severe chest bruises. She was rushed to the hospital, where
she has remained under medical care ever since.
Despite
the trauma and physical pain, Sheila has shown remarkable resilience. With the
national exams underway across the country, she was determined not to miss her
assessments. Arrangements were made for her to sit for the KJSEA exams from her
hospital bed, a testament to her courage and commitment to education even in
the face of adversity.
Her story
has touched many, highlighting both the fragility of life and the strength of the
human spirit. The accident not only robbed her of her father but also left her
grappling with serious injuries during a critical academic milestone. Yet,
Sheila’s determination to continue with her exams reflects an inspiring will to
overcome hardship and pursue her dreams.
This
incident also underscores broader concerns about road safety and the
vulnerability of school-going children who rely on boda bodas for daily
transport.
As Sheila continues her recovery, her
community and well-wishers hope for her full healing and eventual return to
school, walking again and thriving beyond this tragedy.
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