President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered condolences to the families of those who died in the Mwingi bus accident on Saturday when the bus they were riding in plunged into the Enziu River in Mwingi, Kitui County.
At the same time, the president wished those injured in the terrible incident a speedy recovery.
He urged Kenyans across the country to follow the government’s advice and avoid crossing flooded rivers, particularly during the present rainy season.
More details on the sad situation, as well as the actions the government is doing to prevent similar mishaps from reoccurring, would be shared in due time, according to State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena.
As of the time of this publication, 23 people died in the Saturday tragedy.
*This article was written by Marion Munywoki for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews24@gmail.com to submit your story.
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