This archive report was first published on 2 January 2022.
On Sunday morning, a devastating road accident occurred along the Eldoret-Webuye Highway, claiming the lives of at least eight people.
The incident involved a 14-seater matatu belonging to the 2NK Sacco, which was heading to Nairobi from Bungoma, and a trailer.
According to Kakamega County Police Commander Hassan Barua, the matatu rammed into a stationary truck at the Musembe area, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including the driver.
The survivors were rushed to the Webuye Sub-county Hospital for treatment.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, which occurred early in the morning.
