Why 10th June Is A Sad Day For Kenya And Its People
It is 10th June, 2015, a day everyone has woken up happy and healthy except a few of us who can’t find our joy for a number of reasons.
But did you know that 10th June is just a bad day for Kenya and its people? Well, if you did not know or have just forgotten, do not scratch your head hard. I will remind you.
It was on 10th June, 2008 when the country was shocked to the core. Ministers Kipkalya Kones and Lorna Laboso perished in a plane crash as they flew to the South Rift.
Remains of Kipkalya Kones and Lorna Laboso arrive at the Wilson airport
The two died near Kojong’a hills near Nairegi Enkare trading centrein Narok when the light aircraft they were flying in crashed, killing all the four occupants.
At the time of their death, Kones was MP for then Bomet Constituency while Laboso was MP for Sotik. Kones was minister while Laboso was assistant minister.
As if that was not enough, 10th June, 2012, a cold Sunday morning, breaking news covered our screens. The then Minister of Internal Security George Saitoti and his assistant Orwa Ojode perished in a deadly helicopter crash near Ngong as they flew to Ojode’s Ndhiwa constituency for a fundraiser.
The death of Saitoti prompted then President Kibaki to declare three days of national mourning. The country was shaken.
Theories could later emerge trying to unravel what led to the death of the Minister and former VC.
What else has happened before on 10th June? Be sure to share it below the comments section.
10th June will always remain a sad for us.
