Police Boss Killed, Politician Injured in 9-Vehicle Crash on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Images of the crash, widely circulated on the internet, showed the vehicle severely damaged, with first responders struggling to retrieve people from the wreckage...
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A devastating 9-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Monday, June 15, has claimed the life of Nyandarua County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) John Rioba and left several others injured.
- The CCIO died on the spot.
- Uasin Gishu Member of County Assembly (MCA) Regina Chumba sustained chest injuries and was hospitalized.
- The collision caused significant traffic disruption and has prompted investigations into road safety on the highway.
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