Moi University suspends academic trips following bus accident

Moi University has temporarily ceased all academic trips following a bus accident involving 65 students.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at Kimende area on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.

Vice-Chancellor Isaac Kosgey announced the decision via the university's social media platforms.

"At approximately 9:50 a.m. this morning, our University Bus KCK 583U, carrying 65 students from the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Kiswahili, was involved in a non-fatal traffic accident at Kimende area on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway during an academic trip," stated the Vice-Chancellor in a statement.

"As a precautionary measure, all academic trips have been suspended until after the Easter Holidays." said the university.

Fortunately, there were no casualties or fatalities reported, and all students are safe. Alternative transportation has been arranged to bring the students back to the main campus.

Following the incident, Kosgey emphasized the importance of road safety during the Easter Holidays, urging drivers and road users to exercise caution.