A religious education advisor at Catholic Diocese of Kitui, Brother ken Wanzala was among the over 20 people who perished in the Mwingi bus accident The 51-seater bus belonging to St Joseph Seminary Mwingi was ferrying passengers to a wedding when it plunged into the flooded River Enziu on Saturday, December 4, 2021 The passengers had just prayed for a safe journey moments before the tragic accident occurred Bro Ken, as he was popularly referred to by many, has been described as a great man of God, jovial, dedicated and a mentor to many Ad I make more money than my husband and I am still humble, from a maid to a boss | Tuko TV Pay attention: Become TUKO.co.ke ambassador – get a branded T-shirt, hoodie or water bottle at our TUKO Shop! Kenyans are still mourning over 20 people who died in the Mwingi bus accident. Catholic Brother Ken Wanzala Okinda was among the Mwingi curch choir members who died in the River Enziu accident. Photos: Ken Wanzala Okinda, Billy Miya. Source: Facebook The 51-seater bus belonging to St Joseph Seminary Mwingi was ferrying passengers to a wedding when it plunged into the flooded River Enziu on Saturday, December 4, 2021. READ ALSO Lady Mourns Fellow Church Choir Members Who Died in Mwingi Bus Accident: "I Sang with You Joyfully" The passengers had just prayed for a safe journey moments before the tragic accident. Among the dozens whose lives were cut short in River Enziu was a Catholic Brother Ken Wanzala Okinda, a religious education advisor at the Catholic Diocese of Kitui. Bro Ken, as he was popularly referred to by many, has been described as a great man of God, jovial, dedicated and a mentor to many. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690. "I'm yet to come to terms with your demise. I can't understand how you met your tragic death in River Enziu. In you I found a friend,comforter, mentor and encourager. You handled things with one heart brother Ken...your vocational trainning was perfect...you really served the people of Mwingi. As one of your members I feel I have lost a strong man of God but let me not blame His decision...your father amekupumzisha," a lady identified as Cecil Steve posted on Facebook. READ ALSO Uhuru Warns Kenyans from Crossing Swollen Rivers after Kitui Tragedy that Killed Over 20 People Bro Ken Wanzala has been described as a great man of God, jovial, dedicated and a mentor to many. Photo: Ken Wanzala Okinda. Source: Facebook She also pampered the man of God, who was born in Busia County, with praises. "You travelled all the way far from home to serve your Lord in Kambaland. You used to tell us to be doing good and serve Him because we don't know the hour. How can I forget your encouraging words...He has called you while serving Him. May your soul rest in eternal peace brother, hoping we shall meet on that beautiful shore," she continued. Rest in peace Cecile also mourned the other members who perished in the tragic accident. "The entire choir members of st Cecilia muithi museo mwingi Catholic who were also involved in this tragic incident rest easy. May the almighty find good place for you. Sending my sincere condolences to the bereaved," she wrote. A man identified as Twanga Pepeta also mourned late Bro Ken. "Brother Kenneth Wanzala Okinda, You loved singing, you died singing. Your love for singing and charitable works, your commitment to social justice, and your virtuous religious way of life are forever imprinted in our hearts; where you will always be. Go well, Brother Ken Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/counties/435904-woman-mourns-catholic-brother-who-died-river-enziu-accident-i-found-a-friend-you/
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