Nation in Mourning as 15 Die in Nyeri–Nyahururu Highway Accident
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 29 - President William Ruto has mourned the 15 accident victims affirming that the national and county governments will support all the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A tragic road accident on the Nyeri–Nyahururu highway has claimed the lives of 15 people. The incident involved a lorry carrying logs and a matatu.
- 15 people confirmed dead.
- The accident occurred near Dedan Kimathi University when a lorry veered off the road and collided with a matatu belonging to Nyekicha Sacco.
- President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have all extended their condolences and pledged government support to the affected families.
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