“We Still Remember” — Eight Years After the Karatu School Bus Tragedy That Claimed 32 Young Lives

The accident claimed the lives of 29 students, two teachers, and the bus driver, totaling 32 precious lives — a loss that the country continues to mourn to this day.

For many Tanzanians, the memory of that morning has never faded. The tragedy remains a symbol of both profound grief and a moment of unity, as communities came together to support the families affected by the unimaginable loss.

The students were young, hopeful, and full of dreams for the future. They had boarded the bus with excitement, preparing to show their academic progress. None of them could have imagined the danger that awaited on the steep road ahead.Continue reading…