Matatu Crashes After Police Officer Jumps In, 'Strangles' Driver
Several people are said to have been injured in the accident...
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A matatu travelling the Litein-Kericho route crashed yesterday, resulting in multiple casualties, after a traffic officer allegedly jumped into the moving vehicle and strangled the driver. The incident, which highlights persistent issues of police bribery, occurred near Litein, Kericho County.
- An image shows the front of the Nakuru Line matatu was mangled after it rammed a tree.
- The Motorist Association of Kenya (MAK) condemned the police's behavior, questioning the tactics used.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has actively investigated cases of police bribery, recently arresting officers in the Rift Valley, including two in Litein, a known bribe collection spot.
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