The teacher, identified as Naomy Jelimo and fondly known as Nikita, taught at Nandi Hills Primary School and was also pursuing further studies at Mt. Kenya University.
She was described as a passionate educator whose warmth and commitment to her pupils made her a source of inspiration both in and outside the classroom.
According to reports from the scene, Naomy was riding on a motorbike in Eldoret when she was fatally hit by a speeding truck.
She died instantly, leaving family, friends, and colleagues devastated.
Her untimely death has sparked an outpouring of grief within the education fraternity, with tributes streaming in from all corners.
Leaders and community members have mourned her as a brilliant and dedicated teacher whose impact extended beyond the school walls.
A striking photo of Naomy, radiating her characteristic bright smile, has since gone viral on social media, symbolising the light she shared with those around her.
Many mourners have used the image to celebrate her life and the memories she created, even as they come to terms with the heartbreaking loss.
The Kaplamai community, where she was widely known, remains in shock as burial preparations get underway.
For many, the loss is not only of a teacher but also of a young woman whose dreams were cut short abruptly.
Her memory lives on through the countless lives she touched with kindness and knowledge.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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