BY MWANAHABARI REPORTER
One family has lost 11 nieces in the Mwingi bus tragedy that saw 23 people drown at the notorious Enziu river on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
The 11 were all nieces to a priest from St.James Missionary – who has been identified as Fr Benson Kityambu.
St. James church administration made the announcement on an official group as it sought to communicate the magnitude of the loss its congregants.
The message read:
“Dear parishioners and friends of St.James, good evening. Allow me to inform you that our Catholic Church choir of the Good shepherd-Mwingi were today involved in a tragic road accident on their way to attend a wedding for Fr Benson Kityambu’s brother at Nuu.
“As the driver tried to Cross the Enziu river, the St. Josephs Seminary bus lost control and was swept away by the strength of the water.
“So far we have lost 22 members, some are bodies still being searched, some saved and rushed to Mwingi level 4 hospital. Fr Kityambu has lost 11 nieces.
“We have also lost two religious brothers who work in seminary. Beloved, let’s continue praying for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed.
“May the people who have lost their left live, rest in peace,” read the message.
Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu condoled with the affected families.