Eight Years Since Karatu’s Heartbreak
On May 6, 2017, a school bus accident in Karatu, Tanzania claimed the lives of 32 children, two teachers, and a driver, leaving the nation in mourning. Three survivors—Wilson, Sadia, and Doreen—beat the odds, inspiring hope amid the grief.
The tragedy pushed for safer school transport, better roads, and stricter driver training. Today, flowers still grace the memorial, and the victims’ names are spoken with love—a lasting promise to protect every child’s future.
