A sombre mood in Nandi County and the wider education and engineering fraternity following the tragic death of Engineer George Kibet, a celebrated academic achiever and professional engineer who lost his life in a road accident in Nairobi, leaving behind a young family.
Family members have confirmed the sudden passing of Eng. Kibet, describing the incident as heartbreaking and difficult to comprehend. His death has shocked residents of Kiptamuk Village in Kaplelmet Sub-location, Nandi Hills, where he hails from, as well as former classmates and colleagues who knew him as a disciplined and hardworking individual.
Eng. Kibet’s journey of excellence began early in life.
He first made headlines at Nandi Hills Academy, where he emerged as the top performer in the 2004 KCPE examinations, scoring an impressive 412 marks out of 500.
His performance placed him among the most promising students in the region at the time and opened the door to some of the country’s most competitive academic institutions.
He later joined Kapsabet Boys High School, a school known for its strong academic tradition. While there, he maintained a consistent record of excellence, eventually graduating with an A plain in KCSE.
Teachers and fellow students recall him as a focused learner who was deeply committed to academic success and personal discipline.
His outstanding performance earned him admission to the University of Nairobi, where he pursued a degree in Telecommunications Engineering.
During his time at the university, he distinguished himself as one of the top students in his class.
He graduated with First Class Honours and was awarded a special medal in recognition of his exceptional academic achievement, a rare honour that highlighted his intellectual ability and dedication.
After completing his studies, Eng. Kibet joined the telecommunications sector and secured a position at Safaricom, where he worked as an engineer.
Colleagues described him as a brilliant and dependable professional who contributed significantly to various technical operations.
He was respected not only for his technical expertise but also for his humility and willingness to support others in the workplace.