This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
Published on June 27, 2020, a group of youth in Sachang'wan have hit back at allegations that they loot from victims of accidents.
The area's notorious black spot, which stretches 14 kilometers between Salgaa and Sachang'wan along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, has claimed hundreds of lives over the years.
Chairman of the Boda Boda Association, Shadrack Kirui, stated that the allegations were false, noting that the youth were usually the first to assist in the event of a crash.
"The allegations are false because we are usually the first responders to offer assistance to the injured by giving them first aid," he stated.
He added that the young people in the area engaged in various income-generating activities rather than depending on loot for accidents.
Another resident, Pastor Tom, added that young people usually coordinate with the police traffic department when an accident occurs to save lives.
"The youth are not looters, they do some menial jobs in the forest, construction work, some are hawkers, welding, and other operate carwash businesses," he noted.
The pastor reiterated calls for the chief to recall his comments and apologize to the youth, adding that the young people should be protected and supported in their endeavors.
On January 31, 2009, an oil spill ignition occurred in Sachang'wan, resulting in the deaths of at least 113 people and critical injuries to over 200 more.
