Five people lost their lives after the Public Service Vehicle they were traveling in collided head on with a truck at the Nithi black spot, in Tharaka Nithi.
Four others sustained serious injuries in the Monday night accident, and were rushed to hospital.
The accident was confirmed by the Tharaka Nithi County Rescue Team Patron, Mr. Alex Mugambi.
Kenya’s decade-long experiment of taking national celebrations beyond Nairobi has reshaped counties, strengthened unity, and left lasting footprints of development.
At a time when few members of the clergy are brave to speak truth to power, the political elite a rare rebuke with Kenyans applauding while celebrating the life of former Prime Ministe, the late Raila Odinga