

In a devastating incident on Thursday evening, a lorry collided with a motorcycle at Kasimba junction near Oyugis town, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives. The accident occurred along the Kisii-Oyugis road in Kasupil constituency, involving a lorry transporting soap stones from Kisii town and a motorcycle carrying three passengers from Nyang’iela trading centre to Oyugis town.
Witnesses reported that the accident happened when the speeding lorry collided with the high-speed motorcycle as it attempted to negotiate a corner. Both vehicles were moving at an alarming pace, leaving the passengers with no chance of survival. The impact was so severe that the lorry overturned by the roadside, leaving the victims’ bodies in a heartbreaking state.
Residents at the scene were quick to call on the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to install speed bumps on the roads, emphasizing the urgent need for improved road safety measures. They stressed that the absence of these safety measures made the area prone to accidents, urging authorities to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies.
The lorry driver and the passenger were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Rachuonyo South Sub-county Police Commander, Lilies Wachira, expressed the importance of adhering to traffic rules and called on both drivers and riders to exercise caution. She urged residents to be vigilant while choosing bodaboda rides, emphasizing the significance of selecting qualified riders to ensure road safety.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a grim reminder of the critical need for enhanced road safety awareness and infrastructure improvements in our communities. Let us all join hands in promoting responsible driving and ensuring the safety of every road user.