Matatu crashes pupil to death

Nakuru, Kenya: A nursery pupil succumbed to injuries at Mercy Mission Hospital in Eldama Ravine town after she was knocked by a matatu.

Koibatek OCPD Bernard Kibe said the pupil of Kamerero Nursery School was rushed to hospital immediately after the accident, but died on arrival.

Her body is at the facility mortuary pending a post-mortem examination.

Traffic police officers arrested the driver and towed the matatu to Eldma Ravine Police Station for inspection.

The driver will be charged with traffic offence.

Kibe appealed to teachers to be mindful of the well-being of young pupils and should not allow them to go home unaccompanied.

"Teachers should help young children, especialy those in nursery and lower classes, cross the road," he advised.

He also told parents to ensure the safety of their children while going to school and back.