MaryHill Girls High School: Tragic Loss as Form 2 Student Dies in School Bus Accident
- Tragedy has struck MaryHill Girls High School after Ruby Zawadi Ndavi, a Form Two student, lost her life in a school bus accident
- The incident occurred shortly after she alighted from the bus following a St John Ambulance event at Pioneer School in Maragua
- Three other students were injured but have since been treated and discharged
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MaryHill Girls High School is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of one of its students, Ruby Zawadi Ndavi, a Form Two student, who tragically died following a school bus accident.
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The incident occurred shortly after Ruby had alighted from the bus, which had transported students to a St John Ambulance event held at Pioneer School in Maragua.
How MaryHill Girls High student died
Details indicate that the school bus was ferrying a group of girls from the event when the unfortunate accident took place, resulting in fatal injuries to Ruby.
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According to philanthropist Ndung'u Nyoro, the young girl succumbed to the injuries at the scene.
Three other students sustained injuries during the incident but were treated and later discharged. The school confirmed that all the affected families have been informed.
In a statement released to parents and guardians, the chief principal of Mary Hill Girls High School expressed the school's deep sorrow:
“We regret to inform you of an incident involving one of our buses, which had taken girls for a St. John's Ambulance event at Pioneer High School in Maragua. During the unfortunate incident, we lost one of our girls in Form 2 Mars, while three others who were injured were treated and discharged," read the message.
The chief principal concluded the message by requesting prayers during the difficult moments and promised to keep parents posted about new developments.
Community mourns MaryHill Girls High student
The entire school community has been left shaken by the tragic loss of a young life full of promise.
Ruby is being remembered as a bright, kind-hearted student who had a passion for helping others and was active in extracurricular activities.
Messages of condolence and support have begun pouring in from parents, alumni, and the general public as the school enters a period of mourning.
The school has pledged to cooperate fully with authorities as investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ruby's family, her friends, and the entire MaryHill Girls High School community during this profoundly painful time.
Kenyans mourn MaryHill student
The news of the MaryHill student's demise left many Kenyans heartbroken, and brought up the conversation on the safety of students.
Many empathised with the parents and family at large, saying her death was an apparent blow to them.
Here are some of the comments:
Lizbeth Lizzie Lizzet said:
"Sad..How are the parents going to cope with this? So bad and painful."
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Naomy Okemwa Kagasi said:
"This one has hit me hard. She was a classmate of my friend's daughter."
Kamau Pharis:
"This pattern is disturbing: too many deadly incidents among youth/youngsters of late, the real-time reporting? Quite unfortunate and needless loss of life."
How to get over the loss of a child
Information shared by Help.org indicates that for any parent to accept the loss of their child, they need to accept and acknowledge the complicated feelings of grief and sadness that come with this occurrence.
Secondly, it is okay to understand that the grief will be unique to you and do not feel ashamed of your feelings.
Consider seeking in-person support from friends and family, or a licensed therapist who can help you cope with the grief.
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Student's death sparks chaos at Moi Nyabohanse Girls' School
Meanwhile, Moi Nyabohanse Girls’ Secondary School in Kuria West, Migori County, has been closed indefinitely following the tragic death of a Form Two student.
Deborah Nchagwa Moherahe collapsed while attending a tea break session, but later joined fellow students who were rehearsing a poem on the school field.
The teen, however, collapsed again and died while receiving treatment at the nearby hospital. Her demise sparked student protests over alleged negligence by the school administration.
The angry students claim that the matron, the school nurse, and the teachers took too long to seek medical attention for the young girl.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of how to cope with grief and reactions.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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