An accident involving William Ruto and his family has left his daughter dead, while he remains hospitalised following the crash in Taita Taveta on Friday, April 3.
The accident has triggered widespread reactions from the public, with many people expressing deep sadness and shock over the tragic news.
Kenyans on social media and across different platforms are rushing to send messages of condolence, describing the incident as heartbreaking and praying for strength and quick recovery for the family during this painful time.
The accident was confirmed in an official statement issued on Saturday, April 4, which noted that he was travelling with his family at the time of the incident.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that William Ruto's Daughter was involved in a tragic road accident yesterday evening while travelling with his family,” the statement read.
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William K. Ruto is said to be in stable condition and is receiving close medical attention as doctors continue to monitor his recovery.
“We remain hopeful for their full and swift recovery,” the statement added.
The authority also confirmed that it is working closely with investigative agencies, including police, to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident comes amid a surge in road accidents across the country, with several fatal crashes reported as travellers head upcountry for the Easter holiday season.
In a separate tragedy along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway near Kariandusi in Gilgil, at least 11 people have now been confirmed dead after another victim succumbed to injuries.That crash involved a 14-seater matatu that collided with a stalled trailer in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio, the trailer had broken down and stalled on the road before the speeding matatu lost control and rammed into it.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Red Cross reported another multi-vehicle accident at the Tunnel area in Fort Tenan, Kericho County, involving two buses and two lorries carrying 66 passengers.
Authorities reported 20 casualties, with five people sustaining serious injuries and others, including six children, receiving treatment at Fort Tenan Sub-County Hospital.
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