The victims included two Form Three girls, one Form One girl, and three primary school pupils. The identities of the students were confirmed by local residents, with three of the victims being from the same family.
According to the first police report, the children were walking from their school. A Toyota Probox car veered off the road and hit them. The driver fled the scene but was later arrested and the vehicle impounded. The driver has been detained pending investigations into the cause of the accident.
The tragic incident in Kitui serves as a reminder of the dangers of speeding and hit-and-run accidents.
It highlights the importance of road safety measures and responsible driving practices. The community mourns the loss of the young lives and calls for justice for the victims and their families.
