Family appeals for help after student dies in Canada crash

A family in Kapseret is grappling with grief and uncertainty following a tragic accident that claimed the life of their daughter, Benina Jepkoech, in British Columbia, Canada. The 24-year-old hospitality student is reported to have been involved in a road accident after the vehicle she was travelling in plunged into a river in Kamloops three weeks ago, and the search for her body is still ongoing. The family is now appealing to the Kenyan government to intervene and work closely with Canadian authorities to ensure that Benina’s body is recovered and repatriated to Kenya for burial. Relatives further noted that the tragedy has not only left them emotionally shattered but has also placed a significant financial burden on the family, given the costs associated with international coordination, travel, and the eventual repatriation process.