Nakuru based cyclists on Sunday made a 100km cycling trip to Tayari Village, Molo sub county from Nakuru, to offer their condolences to the family of Ian Wainaina, who lost his life on Thursday morning after being rammed over by a matatu while he was cycling to school.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Ian's uncle, Elijah Wainaina, described Ian as a good, humble boy who fancied piano tunes and played piano in church.

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“As a family, we were saddened by the news of his demise. Information got to us that he was hit by a matatu which was coming from the opposite direction as he was heading to school. We are shuttered by his death,” he reveals.

Ian Wainaina was rammed by a matatu in Molo when cycling to school on September 14, 2023.

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Mr Wainaina says Ian who was the first born of three children, was a form one student at Molo Secondary school.

According to him, it was a norm for Ian to cycle to school, as that is a common means of transport for most school going children in Molo, especially for primary and secondary students.

He continues to say that the family has recorded a statement with the police and will be following a course to seek justice after they put him to rest.

According to an eye witness, Charlse Muraya, the young boy was cycling on the climbing lane when the 14-seater matatu hit a bump and crossed to the opposite lane when it hit the boy killing him on the spot.

The slain form of one student will be laid to rest at his parent's garden in Kahurura village, Londiani Kericho County on Tuesday.

Speaking at the family’s home, the group of cyclists raised their concerns on how motorists have demeaned those cycling on the roads, to an extent of many cyclists losing their lives, adding that Wainaina’s death was a premature one.

A Nakuru Critical Mass cyclist by the name Thanos, says that it was sad to lose a fellow cyclist to a road accident.

“As cyclists we are here to comfort the family of Ian. His loss is felt within the cycling community and we are here to offer the family support. Together we will amplify his family’s quest for justice,” says Thanos

As they left the home, the group of cyclists sent their plea to the country and national government for them to construct cycling lanes, as their safety as road users is mostly undermined, consequently most of them end up dying in the hands of reckless drivers.

Another cyclist Peter Etyang advocated for motorists to keep 1.5 meters to ensure a cyclist's safety while on the road.

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