President William Ruto has sent his condolences to the families of victims of the grisly road accident that occurred on Friday at Mamboleo on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, claiming 25 lives.
In a statement on X, the President said his prayers were with those affected and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He urged traffic enforcement officers to act swiftly against any acts of negligence that may have contributed to the tragedy.
“We ask traffic enforcers to act swiftly to bring to book those responsible for any acts of negligence leading to the accident and address all traffic violations to ensure road safety across the country,” said Ruto.
The crash initially claimed 21 lives-10 men, 10 women, and a young girl-when a school bus from Kakamega, ferrying mourners from the Sigoti Clan in Nyakach, veered off the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway and plunged into a ditch near Coptic Church after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
The death toll rose after four more victims succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina confirmed.
In an update on Friday evening, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga said 32 survivors are being treated at JOOTRH’s Orthopaedic Trauma Ward, many with life-threatening injuries.
The PS appealed for urgent blood donations during a drive set to take place today at Leresian Park within JOOTRH, organised by the hospital’s Blood Transfusion Unit to assist the survivors.
Prudence Wanza
