A tragic road accident on the Rongo-Homa Bay road on July 23, 2026, claimed the lives of a couple, Benson Oketch and his wife, Christine Ouma, just hours after they attended a relative's funeral in Migori County.

• Christine Ouma died at the scene, while Benson Oketch succumbed to his injuries at Tamary Hospital.
• Up to four vehicles were involved in the multi-vehicle collision.
• The couple was traveling with a relative, Michele Ouma, who survived the crash.