BUNGOMA, Kenya- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has expressed concern over the rising cases of road accidents in the country, warning that road carnage continues to inflict deep human, social and economic losses.
Speaking during a visit to Bungoma County, Wetang’ula condoled with the family of Mzee Samson Barasa, who lost three children in a tragic road accident that occurred on Christmas Eve at the Mukhonje area.
The three siblings — Walter Simiyu, a Form Four student, Humprey Muriithi, who was in Grade Six, and Prince Baraka — were among 12 people who died in the grisly crash.
Wetang’ula described the loss as an unimaginable tragedy, noting that it occurred during the festive season when families traditionally gather to celebrate.
“The death of the three children is a huge blow to the family. It has shattered hopes, disrupted their academic journeys and robbed the family of a future they had invested in,” he said.
Road Carnage is deeply hurting our country resulting in human, social and economic losses.Today, I concluded my daylong programme with a visit to the family of Mzee Samson Barasa who lost his three children in a grisly road accident at Mukhonje area in Bungoma county on
The Speaker assured the bereaved family of his support as they prepare to lay their children to rest, saying the grief in the household underscores the devastating impact of road accidents.
He reiterated the need for heightened road safety measures, noting that road carnage remains a national concern with far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate loss of life.
Wetang’ula also paid tribute to the three children and prayed for comfort for the family during the difficult period.
