A tragic accident in Homa Bay has resulted in the death of Pastor Ken Odira, who lost his life in a motorbike collision on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The crash happened in Oyugis while Pastor Odira was returning home from church.
According to his sister, Beryl Odira, his motorbike collided head-on with another motorbike.
He suffered serious head injuries and was quickly taken to Agoro Sare District Hospital. Unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Oasis Hospital in Kisii for better care.
However, his condition continued to worsen, and he was later referred to Tenwek Hospital.
There, doctors told the family that he was too unconscious to be saved. Sadly, he passed away the next morning, on November 3.
Beryl Odira expressed her deep shock and sadness over her brother’s unexpected death.
She shared that Pastor Ken had planned to formalize his marriage on the same day he died. He was supposed to pay dowry for his fiancée before their wedding, which was set for March 2025.
Beryl described her brother as a promising individual and said this tragedy has deeply affected their family.
Evance Chiro, a close friend of Pastor Odira, also shared his grief over the loss.
He explained that the impact of the collision was so severe that it caused irreversible damage to the pastor’s brain.
The news of his passing has left many people in the community feeling heartbroken.
Pastor Ken Odira was not only a devoted church leader but also a theology student at Bugema University in Uganda.
He served as a pastor in the Misida District in Rangwe, where he was known for his inspiring sermons and strong teachings.
Following his tragic death, Pastor Odira’s body has been taken to Gendia Mission Hospital mortuary for further examination.
By Newsmedia