A young Kenya Medical Training College student, Wislet Kate, is devastated after her father reportedly died in a road accident on the day he took her to begin her studies in Kisumu. Kate shared her grief through a TikTok post, uploading photos and a short video she captured with her father on what turned out to be his last day alive. The footage shows him carefully tying her suitcase onto the back of a motorcycle.
In the video, Kate, already dressed in her KMTC uniform and holding a tote bag, stood beside her mother as her mum helped secure the luggage. This small moment spoke of a family brimming with pride and excitement for Kate's first day of college. Her father then left for home but never made it back. Kate expressed a kind of guilt that only comes with senseless loss.
Kate wrote about her grief openly, saying she wished she had never joined college that day, as it led to her father's accident. She posted an emotional tribute online, saying, "Dad, why? I wish I could not have joined college today; you would have avoided that accident." Her posts drew an outpouring of sympathy from across the internet, with hundreds of people offering words of comfort and encouragement.
Many people commented on Kate's post, offering words of encouragement and sympathy. One commenter wrote: "My deepest condolences to you and your entire family." Another commenter, Austine Mukenya, advised Kate not to lose focus and to work hard to make her father rest happily. He also reminded her to put God in her plans.
The incident has sparked an outpouring of support for Kate and her family. Many people have been touched by her story and have offered to help in any way they can. Kate's story is a reminder of the importance of family and the impact that loss can have on those left behind.
This incident is not the only recent tragedy involving KMTC students. Another student, Ann Adhiambo, was found unresponsive in her Nairobi campus hostel with multiple injuries on her body. Her parents have questioned the circumstances surrounding her death and have recorded a statement at Kilimani Police Station.
The Kenya Medical Training College has not commented on the incidents, but they have sparked a national conversation about student safety and well-being. As Kate and her family navigate this difficult time, they are receiving support from friends, family, and the wider community.
Key points
- A KMTC student is grieving after her father died in a road accident hours after taking her to college for admission.
- The incident has sparked an outpouring of support for the student and her family.
- This is not the only recent tragedy involving KMTC students, with another student found unresponsive in her hostel with multiple injuries.
