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Homa Bay: SDA Pastor Returning from Church Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Collision
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Homa Bay: SDA Pastor Returning from Church Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Collision

  • Pastor Ken Odira’s sister, Beryl Odira, told TUKO.co.ke that her brother died after a head-on collision with another motorcycle in Oyugis.
  • Evance Chiro, a friend of the deceased, said Tenwek Hospital informed them that the priest could not be saved due to loss of consciousness.
  • Heartbroken, his sister announced that the preacher would formalize their marriage on Sunday, November 3.

TUKO.co.ke journalist Nancy Odindo has over three years of experience covering politics, news and feature stories in digital and print media in Kenya.

Homa Bay – A family in Rongo, Migori County, mourns the tragic death of Pastor Ken Odira, who died in a motorcycle crash.

Pastor Ken Odira lost his life in a tragic road accident in Oyugis.
Pastor Ken Odira during a past church service. He died in a motorcycle collision in Oyugis. Photo: Evance Chiro.
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The accident occurred on Saturday, November 2, when Odira’s motorcycle collided with another motorcycle while returning from church. personcauses serious head injuries.

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How did Pastor Ken Odira die?

Odira’s sister, Beryl Odira, expressed her shock and sadness at the sudden loss of her brother. To talk TUKO.co.keHe told the following sherry What happened after the accident:

“His motorcycle collided with another motorcycle in Oyugis. He was rushed to Agoro Sare District Hospital, but they failed, leading to his transfer to Oasis Hospital in Kisii. Due to his critical condition, Oasis transferred him to Tenwek Hospital, where he could not undergo surgery due to loss of consciousness. “He died before he could receive treatment.”

“Doctors told us that the impact on the brain was so severe that it could not be helped. This is how she died on Sunday morning, November 3,” said Evance Chiro, Odira’s close friend. he added.

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The deceased, who was also a solo artist, was studying theology at the University of Bugema. Uganda While serving as a pastor in Misida District in Rangwe, where he was highly respected for his inspiring teachings and sermons.

Beryl shared that her brother is preparing to make his wedding plans official.

“We are heartbroken. My brother was going to pay his fiancée’s dowry today before the wedding in March 2025. It was so promising that it caught us off guard,” he said.

Pastor Ken Odira’s body was moved from Tenwek Hospital to Gendia Mission Hospital morgue for further examination.

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Many feared dead in crash on Thika Road

On the other hand, many people Feared dead after tragic accident in Ndarugo district Thika Path.

The accident occurred on Thursday, October 30, when a truck and a private car collided.

According to eyewitnesses, oil was spilled on the road from another vehicle, making it slippery and making it difficult for the vehicles to move forward, leading to the accident.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke