Former Thika United captain Dennis Lewa [Courtesy]

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama have sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and fans of Former Thika United FC captain Dennis Lewa.

Lewa was among the 55 passengers who perished in the Kericho bus crash on Wednesday, October 10.

The Immediate former Thika United skipper was on his way to Kakamega to seal a move to KPL side Kakamega Homeboyz.

The wreckage of the bus that was involved on a tragic accident at Tunnel Flyover in Fort Tenan, Kericho County along Kericho - Muhoroni Road on October 10,2018.Over 50 people died on the spot.Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard

Following his tragic death, Wanyama wrote on Twitter:”My heartfelt condolences goes out to family,friends and fans of @ThikaUnitedFC for the loss of their captain Dennis Lewa.God Rest your soul in Peace Brother, and to your family may the lord give you comfort during this hard time.”

My heartfelt condolences goes out to family,friends and fans of @ThikaUnitedFC for the loss of their captain Dennis Lewa.God Rest your soul in Peace Brother, and to your family may the lord give you comfort during this hard time ???? pic.twitter.com/g8hrhJydJX — Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) October 11, 2018

Police have confirmed that the number of people who have died in the bus accident has now reached 55.  

The 55 confirmed dead are 9 children, 15 women, 31 men. 16 people survived include one child, six women and nine men.

Deputy President William Ruto (right) receive a jersey from Harambee team Captain Victor Wanyama during training at Kasarani Stadium ahead of AFCON group F return leg at Kasarani, Oct 12, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Harambee Stars faces Ethiopia in an AFCON qualifier on Sunday.