One dead in Mbeere North crash involving UDA candidate’s vehicle
By Brian Malila, November 1, 2025A 23-year-old man has died, and two others are nursing serious injuries following a tragic road accident along the BAT–Ugweri road in Mbeere North.
The crash involved a motorcycle and a public address vehicle belonging to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary candidate Leonard Muthende.
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Witnesses said the accident occurred when both the motorcycle and the vehicle attempted to avoid a pothole, resulting in a head-on collision. The impact was so severe that the rider died on the spot.
Stephen Macharia, a cousin of the deceased, said the young men were heading to a football tournament in Siakago when the accident happened.
“We have lost our cousin through a road accident, a very young man whose vision has been cut short,” Macharia said sorrowfully.
The deceased’s sister, Victoria Nyakio, described the death as a devastating blow to the family and called for justice.
“He was full of life and had big dreams. We are shattered by this loss,” she said.
In a statement, Muthende expressed deep sorrow over the incident and assured that his team was providing support to the affected families.
The aspirant condemned attempts by some individuals to politicise the tragedy, terming such actions cheap and insensitive. He called for calm, empathy, and respect for the grieving family as investigations continue.
“This is not a moment for politics but a time to stand with the families in grief,” Muthende stated, adding that he would fully cooperate with authorities handling the case.
The body of the deceased was taken to Gakwegori Funeral Home, while the injured are receiving treatment at Embu Level 5 Hospital.