Kenyans were on the morning of Sunday, October 30, appalled by a viral clip in which a drunk driver is believed to have led to the death of six people.
In the clip, a number of bystanders are heard accusing the driver of ramming into a matatu leading to the deaths while driving under influence.
The accident occurred along the Eastern Bypass near Kamakis in Nairobi County.
It also showed that one of the vehicles involved in the incident had turned upside down while the front end of the 14-seater matatu was left in the wreckage.
Reports further indicated that an 11-year-old child was among those who lost their lives.
Witnesses told the press that the Prado also hit two bystanders who were near the scene of the accident before stopping next to a car wash.
Kenyans online later expressed their anger towards the driver, who has since been arrested, calling for tougher measures against drunk driving.
Some called for more bumps along the highway while some demanded individuals who cause death while drunk driving should be treated as murderers.
"I have repeatedly said Kamakis bypass needs bumps and underpass otherwise how the turns are designed is a death trap the contractor is almost leaving the site," argued Gideon.
"It's time Government closes down some naughty Club joints in Kamakis This Prado guy escaped death but killed six in a tuk-tuk when he hit it from behind," added Kiarie Kenneth.
Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso noted that the police had opened a probe into the incident while the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) launched investigations into the matter.
According to a report released by NTSA in September, there were over 3,000 reported fatalities on Kenyan roads since January 2022.
In June, the NTSA resolved to introduce the Integrated Transport Management System (ITMS) in a move to combat the high number of accidents in Kenya.
According to the safety body- the system would help police officers in collecting information about traffic offenses and subsequently take action on them.
