Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenya’s road safety authorities to take urgent action after a fatal crash near Mtito Andei claimed 22 lives.
The incident occurred on the Kanga stretch of highway in Tana River County, where a vehicle collision resulted in the deaths of 22 passengers. The tragedy has prompted a renewed focus on the safety of motorists on the country’s busy roads.
Gachagua urged the relevant agencies to implement measures that would protect Kenyans traveling on highways. “We must do more to prevent such tragedies,” he said, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement and infrastructure improvements.
Road accidents remain a significant concern in Kenya, where traffic fatalities regularly top the country’s death statistics. The Mtito Andei crash underscores the urgency of addressing these safety gaps.
Authorities have yet to release a detailed investigation into the incident, but the call for action from a former national leader is expected to add pressure on policymakers to accelerate road safety reforms.
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
