Locals Protest, Block Highway After Night Accident Left 6 Dead

The residents lit bonfires along the highway, disrupting transport...

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Residents of Kipsitet, Kericho County, blocked the Kisumu–Kericho highway today, Wednesday, September 17, in protest after a tragic night accident claimed the lives of 6 people and injured 4 others. The demonstrations, which began around 10 am, saw agitated locals faulting the County Government of Kericho for alleged negligence.

Number of fatalities: 6 people died, with 4 others sustaining serious injuries, after a speeding lorry veered off the road and hit pedestrians.
Key organization accused: The County Government of Kericho, led by Governor Eric Mutai, was accused of failing to pay electricity bills for streetlights and neglecting to provide designated stages for public transport and a proper market center.
Incident details: The accident occurred on Tuesday night at approximately 10 pm when a lorry carrying scrap metal from Kericho to Kisumu lost control, hitting pedestrians waiting to board a Public Service Vehicle (PSV).

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