- Allan Kipkoech was the only student who lost his life after falling into a sewer at AIC Kapsabet School in Nandi County
- He and several other students were watching William Samoei Ruto’s procession when the tragic incident happened
- Allan’s mother spoke about her son’s Grade 8 plans, which fell through after his tragic death on Thursday, March 12
The heartbroken mother of a student from AIC Kapsabet School for the Deaf, who fell into a sewer and died, has spoken out.
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Allan Kipkoech was among the 11 students who fell into the sewer, but for luck unfortunately he was the only one who lost his life that day.
What plans did Allan Kipkoech have?
Others were rushed to Kapsabet Hospital for treatment and were recovering well, doctors said, while some of them have already been discharged home.
Unfortunately for the Allan family, the situation was completely different as their Eighth Grade son was no more, leaving a huge void behind him.
“He had plans to buy beans and plant them, then pay for school fees. He had told me that when he came back, we would go together to a piece of land and plant them. Unfortunately, he did not come home from school,” Maximilla Chepkoskei, Allan’s shocked mother, said with emotion.
He was remembered as an intelligent, cheerful and talented boy in sports who had big dreams despite his disability, which did not discourage him.
AIC student Kapsabet recounts the incident of the sewage pit
Friends and neighbors gathered at Allan’s home to offer comfort to the family as they tried to come to terms with the sudden loss.
One of the survivors narrated the tragedy that happened when the students were watching the President’s motorcade Ruto.
“Yesterday we were standing on top of a sewage pit, and unfortunately it started to collapse. When it fell, one student fell in. Others were helping us while rushing us to the hospital, and I am very grateful for that,” the student said.
During a visit to the school, the director of the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) emphasized the need to strengthen the safety of students.
When did Allan Kipkoech die?
The Nandi county government reiterated its commitment to work with schools and families directly affected by the incident on Thursday, March 12.
“We want to make sure every student in this country is safe and included,” Norman Kiogora from KISE said.
Stephen Sang, the governor of Nandi, said the county will cover all the hospital bills as well as the treatment of the affected students.
He assured parents and schools not to worry about the cost, as it will be covered by the county government.
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Ruto donates KSh 5 million to AIC Kapsabet School
In other news, President William Samoei Ruto donated KSh 5 million in cash to Kapsabet school following the tragic incident during his visit to a neighboring institution.
The national leader said that was a way of showing his regret for what happened.
He expressed his sadness after a student died in the tragic incident, sharing the pain of the school with the parents.
While visiting the school, Ruto identified several financial needs that needed to be addressed and hoped that the millions of Kenyan shillings would help solve some of those challenges.
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