President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his condolences to the families of all those affected by the Saturday evening accident where a Uganda-bound lorry ferrying inflammable material, exploded killing over 33 people at Karai area near Naivasha town.
In a statement sent to newsrooms Sunday midday, the Head of State termed the accident "unnecessary" adding it occured as a result of a traffic regulation breach.
"Last night, as a result of a grizzly and unnecessary accident, some 33 people were killed along the Naivasha-Nakuru Road. Scores more people were injured and are admitted to hospital.
"President Uhuru Kenyatta wishes to express his condolences to the families of all the bereaved, including the young families of the gallant officers from the GSU. He also wishes all the injured quick recovery," the statement issued by State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu read in part.
Among those who perished in the tragic accident included 11 officers from the General Service Unit (GSU) who provide VIP protection, including to His Excellency the President.
The Head of State directed all agencies involved to expeditiously investigate the incident.
"The President notes that the tanker responsible for the deaths should not have been on that particular road at that hour, and he expects the agencies responsible for enforcing traffic regulation to fully investigate this tragic breach," the statement read.
Meanwhile, speaking on Sunday morning at the accident scene, Transport Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera indicated that the horrific accident was caused by speed bumps that were recently erected on the road.
PS Irungu noted that the driver of the Ugandan-registered Canter (registration number UAK 519C) might not have been aware of the terrain very well since he ran over one of the bumps while speeding hence losing control and ramming into 13 vehicles.
Earlier reports indicated that 33 people died and six others were injured - two of whom have since been discharged.
