Two Seminarians Die, Others Injured in Nairobi Road Crash Involving Yarumal Missionaries

Two seminarians affiliated with the Yarumal Missionaries died on Saturday morning in a road accident along the Nairobi–Kiserian Road near Rongai, while returning from a memorial service. Several other seminarians were injured in the crash.

The accident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. when a van belonging to the Yarumal Missionaries, registration number KBX 405Y, was reportedly struck on the driver’s side by a Toyota Noah, according to a statement issued by Fr Stephen Safari, Regional Superior of the Yarumal Missionaries in Kenya.

Victims Identified

The deceased have been identified as David Aka Kassi, a philosophy seminarian from Ivory Coast, and Christian Ikechukwu, a Nigerian national visiting the formation house in Kenya. The bodies were transferred to Montezuma Funeral Home in Nairobi.

Efforts to contact the family of Mr Ikechukwu are ongoing, coordinated through the university where he was enrolled, as he had no known relatives in the country.

Additionally, three seminarians remain hospitalised at Nairobi Hospital following the incident:

Basile Ballet is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit with a serious head injury.

Raoul Touré is undergoing amputation surgery after losing a hand in the crash.

Joseph Oganda is reported to be in stable condition and admitted to the general ward.

In addition, Joseph Kioko, Joseph Mumero, and Lionel Kouachi were treated for minor injuries and subsequently discharged.

Investigation Underway

The incident has been reported at Langata Police Station and officially recorded under OB No. 04/06/07/2025. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Yarumal Missionaries Call for Prayers

In his statement, Fr Safari expressed deep sorrow over the loss and requested prayers for the deceased, healing for the injured, and strength for the Yarumal community and families affected by the tragedy.

” We are deeply
Saddened by this loss. These were young lives dedicated to mission and service. We pray for their eternal rest and for the swift recovery of their fellow seminarians,” Fr Safari said.

Father Douglas Nyongesa, M.X.Y also consoled with the families , terming it heartbreaking.

” We extend We extend our deepest condolences to the families of our departed brothers and to our entire missionary fraternity of the Xaverian missionaries of Yarumal, especially in West Africa. May God comfort us all as we mourn these young men who had come to Kenya with hope, faith, and a dream to serve.” he said.

Further updates will be provided through the official communication channels of the Yarumal Missionaries – Kenya Region.