Nine victims of tragic Narok accident that that killed dozens last week will be laid to rest this Friday with the county government of Nyamira playing an integral part.

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Also, at least 12 who are still recuperating in various hospitals across the country will have their bills paid by the county government.

In a statement from the county government communication team, Governor John Nyagarama will lead county leaders in a mass requiem mass on Thursday before Friday's burial.

"The county government of Nyamira will on Thursday hold a mass service for nine Narok bus accident victim at Nyamira Primary grounds.

"The occassion will be graced by Governor John Nyagarama , his Kisii Counterpart James Ongwae and a host of leaders from across the county,' read the statement.

According to eye witnesses, the driver of the bus lost control when he skipped colliding with a trailler that was transporting construction materials to a nearby SGR site.

The tragedy, reports say, took at least 21 lives with dozens of people taken ill to the Narok County Referral.