Accident scene at Salgaa along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. [Photo/thestar.co.ke]
Today the country woke up to heartbreaking news of a horrible road accident that claimed twelve souls. It's not the first time Salgaa is trending for shocking news, and most specifically that involves deadly road accidents. It has become a blackspot due to several misadventures that have been occurring at the same place claiming many lives and properties. Definitely, there are contributors to the endless accidents at this particular place. 1. The government could be blamed for failure to establish a dual carriage road on a busy superhighway of which could be a leading contributing factor to the rear-enders at Salgaa. Instantaneous action should be taken.2. Careless driving. As we pile blames on the poor state of roads, we cannot avoid questioning drivers who propel the vessel encountering such accidents. Drivers are in better control of the vehicles they drive in thus their carelessness could be the reason for the loss of lives and properties at Salgaa blackspot. Our drivers need to take extreme caution while navigating through the so-called black spots and anywhere else. 3. Supernatural powers could be having a hand in this. Well, we are in a society made of different beliefs, right from the traditional to the modern, that is Christianity. We could agree that there is a Satan dwelling at Salgaa blackspot and should be rebuked. If this is the case, then we should not only pray but also fast and hold prayer meetings at Salgaa blackspot.