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Concern over rise in accidents on Makutano-Timboroa stretch

Road crash

Timboroa OCS Robert Kitali inspects the wreckage of a 14-seater matatu that was involved in an accident along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. Five people lost their lives while several were injured.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group

At least 12 people have lost their lives in accidents along the 15-kilometre Makutano-Timboroa stretch of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway in the past 18 days during the festive season.

According to Koibatek Sub-County Police Commander Joseph Ongaya, some of the spots where accidents have been recorded are Hill Tea, Shauri, Ainabkoi, Block Four, Rapture area, Karema and Block Three.