This archive report was first published on 4 October 2019.
On October 4, 2019, Raila Odinga, the leader of the ODM party, expressed his condolences to the families of 13 people who lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Kisumu-Kericho highway.
He attributed the rising number of road accidents to corruption among traffic police officers and the reckless behavior of long-distance drivers who often bribe their way out of trouble.
"After a period of relative safety, traffic accidents have returned to our roads, taking a way innocent lives almost every week in deaths that could easily be avoided," said Mr. Odinga.
He emphasized that the problem is exacerbated by corruption on the roads, where drivers know they can bribe their way out of trouble and continue to endanger lives.
Mr. Odinga also pointed out that motorists often refuse to observe basic driving rules, such as speed limits and overtaking regulations.
"Reckless driving on our roads must be prevented and severely punished before it claims more lives," he urged.
