Kindiki attends joint burial service for Elburgon accident victims
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday, May 15, 2025, attended a joint burial service for six of the twelve victims who lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Arimi, Elburgon, Molo Constituency, Nakuru County
The solemn ceremony was held at Arimi Primary School. The community gathered to pay their respects to the departed, with Kindiki leading the mourners in honouring the lives lost.
In his address, Kindiki conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the wider Elburgon community. He emphasised the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
“Kwaniaba ya serikali and next week, engineers from the Ministry of Roads and Transport are directed to start making assessments and thereafter redesigning so that we can expand the road and reduce deaths on the roads,” he stated.
Fatal accident
On the evening of Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12 people died and five others were injured in a tragic road accident along the Njoro–Elburgon Road.
The crash occurred at around 7:30 pm in the Chebonde area, a known black spot near Chebonde Bridge, and involved a Toyota Hiace 14-seater and a lorry.
According to a police incident brief, the matatu was ferrying passengers from Elburgon to Njoro, while the lorry was travelling in the opposite direction. Preliminary findings indicate that the matatu lost control while descending a hilly stretch and collided head-on with the lorry.
The matatu had 14 occupants, while the lorry was carrying three individuals. 12 fatalities, all from the matatu, were confirmed. Among them were six males, five females, and a female student. Five people survived the crash, three from the lorry and two from the matatu, including both drivers, who were seriously injured.
Following the fatal accident, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika called on traffic police to enforce road safety regulations more diligently.
“My sincere condolences to the families of the 12 lives lost in last night’s tragic accident involving a matatu and lorry at Arimi, along the Njoro-Elburgon road in Nakuru County,” Kihika consoled.
“I also call upon traffic police to enforce road safety regulations diligently.”
She further urged drivers to be cautious, follow traffic rules, maintain their vehicles, and be mindful of others on the road, emphasising that many accidents are preventable through responsible driving.
“As we mourn with the affected families, I urge all drivers and motorists to exercise caution, observe traffic rules, maintain their vehicles, and look out for one another. Many of the accidents we witness can be prevented through responsible driving,” she added.
