A family in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, is mourning the death of their daughter, Chepleting Birir, who reportedly died in a tragic road accident along the Eldama Ravine–Eldoret Highway on Mashujaa Day night.

According to a report published by Kalenjins Online, the deceased was a member of the Mibey family from Turbo, whose relatives are now grappling with the painful loss.

The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday night, October 20, 2026, as Kenyans celebrated Mashujaa Day, turning what was a national day of honour and remembrance into a period of mourning for the bereaved family.

Chepleting's death has left her family and loved ones devastated, with the tragedy drawing attention to the dangers faced by motorists and other road users on busy highways.

She leaves behind a young child who recently graduated from Pre-Primary Two (PP2), adding to the family's grief following the sudden loss.

Further details surrounding the circumstances of the accident, including the events leading to the crash, had not been established at the time of publication.

The tragedy comes amid renewed calls for caution among road users, particularly during busy travel periods when increased traffic can heighten the risk of accidents.

As the Mibey family mourns their loved one, relatives and friends are left to come to terms with the loss of a daughter and mother whose life was cut short in the tragic incident.