President William Ruto has sent his condolences to the families of victims of Friday’s tragic road accident at Mamboleo on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, which has claimed 25 lives.
In a statement on X, the President expressed sympathy for those affected and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He urged traffic enforcement officers to act promptly against any acts of negligence that may have contributed to the crash.
“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,” Ruto said.
The accident initially claimed 21 lives, 10 men, 10 women, and a young girl, when a school bus from Kakamega, carrying mourners from the Sigoti Clan in Nyakach, veered off the road and plunged into a ditch near Coptic Church after the driver lost control.
The death toll later rose to 25 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.
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga said 32 survivors are admitted to JOOTRH’s Orthopaedic Trauma Ward, many with life-threatening injuries. He appealed for urgent blood donations, announcing a drive scheduled for today at Leresian Park within JOOTRH, organised by the hospital’s Blood Transfusion Unit to support the injured.
Written By Rodney Mbua
