Residents of Sofia market in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, held a prayer mass to help curb incessant accidents in the region.
Father Peter Ivia of Matuu diocese led the residents together with the church choir as they held hands towards the Kwangei Bridge which was declared a black spot for the notorious accidents frequently happening in the region.
“We believe that from today God has heard our prayer and through his mercy will grant us safety while travelling and crossing Kwangei Bridge. We believe from today no more blood will be shed in this part of the road termed as a black spot,” said Ivia.
The said bridge connects Sofia town to Ndalani location and so it was a combined service for both regions’ residents.
This followed demonstrations that forced police from Kithimani police station to intervene during the morning hours of Tuesday.
A woman was found near the bridge by boda boda operators early in the morning performing acts that were perceived to be ‘evil’ by the area residents.
Yatta police boss, Edward Kipsang, said the woman had been arrested and is being held waiting to be taken to court after police finalise investigations.
Kipsang was speaking at Sofia market while addressing the angry residents who had taken to the streets to condemn the evil act by the woman.