A campaign vehicle belonging to Kiminini Member of Parliament Chris Wamalwa was on Wednesday, June 29, involved in an accident that claimed the life of one woman.
Kiminini OCPD John Onditi, who confirmed the incident, noted that the driver of the vehicle was speeding when he lost control of the vehicle, knocking down a woman by the roadside.
Angered by the turn of events, irate residents set the vehicle ablaze. The driver however escaped with serious injuries.
He was rushed to Kitale Level IV Hospital. In videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, angry residents condemned the incident. "Chris will finish us," the residents were heard saying.
Wamalwa who is eyeing the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial seat later issued a statement, urging Kiminini residents to be calm as police expedite investigations. He also pointed out that the incident came barely a week after another campaign vehicle was involved in an accident.
"My condolences to the family and friends of the late Florence Apondi, who died following a grisly road accident, involving one of my campaign vehicles. This comes barely a week after another of our vehicles was involved in an accident in Naivasha.
"Both drivers of the ill fated vehicles are undergoing treatment in hospital. I request for calmness and your prayers during this difficult time. I urge the police to expedite investigations as we pray for the soul of the departed to rest in eternal peace," he stated.
The FORD-Kenya lawmaker will battle it out with George Natembeya (DAP-K), Wilfred Muraya (Usawa Party), Timothy Kiplagat Korir (Independent), Prof. Ben Wanjala (Independent), Wycliffe Eshiwani (Independent) and Jim Nduruchi (Independent).
The accident happened days after another campaign vehicle belonging to South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro, overturned with supporters on board in Kisii county.
Government spokesperson, Col (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna had previously pointed out that vehicle owners in campaign processions would be held accountable for any violation of traffic rules.
"Motor vehicle owners have the responsibility of ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy and the drivers are licensed." he stated.
