President Uhuru Kenyatta. Photo/the-star.co.ke
President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of 20 people who perished in a bus accident that occurred at Soysambu area on the Nakuru - Nairobi highway on Saturday.
The head of state who is outside the country for official duties received the sad news and sent condolences to the families of the deceased.
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of more than 19 people in a bus accident at Soysambu area on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. My condolences to the families, relatives and friends of those who have lost dear and loved ones", Uhuru wrote on his facebook page.
He added: "Hospitals in the region are treating those that were injured and medical teams are on standby to evacuate any cases that may need specialized care that is not available in the area. Emergency and support services have also been dispatched to the accident area to help alleviate the situation".
"I have also instructed the relevant authorities to quickly establish the root cause of the accident and to implement more measures that will ensure roads are safer at all times"."