As the nation marked its 53rd Madaraka Day celebrations, Kisii county residents were in shock after a Nairobi-bound bus was involved in a road accident at Daraja Moja in Kisii town.
The passengers were rushed to Kisii Level six hospitals where they were admitted for medical attention.
Confirming the casualties in the hospital, County executive committee member of health Sarah Omache said that 4 people were in critical conditions while 34 were in stable conditions as doctors were working on them.
“We have received 4 people who are in a critical conditions and 34 are in stable conditions and we want to sure the public that doctors are working upon them,” said Omache.
Kisii county assembly health chairman Mr Alfred Monyenye has called upon to the national government in partnership with the county government to come up with measures to curb accidents which have been on an increase.
“This place has been a black spot for many years, we need to come up with measures which will help us to end this challenge," said Monyenye.
According to the eye witness who also talk to us they said the bus was overspeeding as well as carrying excess.