Bill Kaunda: Former MKU Student President Dies in Raila Odinga Road Accident

• Former MKUSA president, Bill Kaunda, died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident that happened along Raila Odinga Road in Nairobi
• A close friend disputed the claims in the coroner’s report, claiming that Bill was hit by a car while walking on a footpath.
• Friends and student leaders are now questioning how the suspect was released, as tributes pour in to celebrate Bill’s leadership and impact.

Nairobi: Former Mount Kenya University Students Association (MKUSA) president Bill Kaunda has died.

The 28-year-old pharmacist died following injuries sustained in an accident on the Road Raila Odinga Sunday evening, January 11.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Bill’s close friend and partner, Kennedy Sankara, said that according to the official autopsy report, it is said that Bill fell off a motorcycle, a narrative he strongly disputes.

How did Bill Kaunda die?

According to Sankara, Bill was allegedly hit by a driver driving a white Toyota Prado with registration number KDU 122Y.

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He told TUKO.co.ke that the car, registered to Mr. Abdi Kafar Abdi Sheikh, was handed over to the traffic police before the driver was arrested at the Lang’ata Police Station.

“We know the person who hit him. According to witnesses, he was walking on the footpath. The driver tried to flee the scene of the accident. Fortunately, he was arrested by officers from the nearby Administrative Police Station near Riara, Raila Odinga Road,” Sankara said.

However, the driver was later released on cash bail.

Police cited the lack of a warrant to stop the vehicle or the suspect, saying that the vehicle inspection had been completed, the suspect had recorded a statement, and was therefore free to leave.

Following the accident, Bill was rushed to the Kenyatta National Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He later died from his injuries the next morning.

“He had bled profusely and needed a blood transfusion. When we heard about the incident, we were motivated to get blood. The next day (Monday), before we even reached the police station to follow up on the matter, Bill died at about 3:30 in the morning,” Sankara said.

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Sankara praised Bill as a brother and friend, describing him as a people person who was compassionate, empathetic, and reliable.

The current president of MKUSA, Evans Kiprono, described Bill’s death as a great loss not only to his family and friends but also to the student leadership and the entire Mount Kenya University community.

“Bill served with dedication, humility, and an incredible dedication to the welfare of students. He was a leader who listened, a voice for the voiceless, and a unifier among comrades,” Kiprono said in a statement.

According to Kiprono, Bill was initially recognized as the best president the institution has ever had, due to the respect he earned through principled and dedicated service.

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Until his death, Bill was actively involved in projects aimed at empowering Kenyan women and youth.

In 2022, he launched the Najimudu Empowerment Program, which focuses on providing, empowering, and motivating youth, women, and people with disabilities with knowledge, skills, and opportunities to build climate resilience.

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The Chairman of the UNESCO Youth Forum, John Linus, described Bill as someone who not only provided short-term support but also aimed to create a lasting impact.

Linus recalled the initiatives he and Bill worked closely with, including a free medical camp in Kamariga Beach, Siaya county, which benefited nearly 3,000 vulnerable residents.

“His death has touched me a lot and taught me that the best time to help someone is now. Life is fragile, and none of us is immune to death. We will all pass, but what will remain is the good we chose to do while we are alive,” Linus told TUKO.co.ke.

Bill is expected to be buried on Saturday, January 31, at his ancestral home in Kadiju village, near Chiga area in the county of Poisonous.

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