Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has called on Parliament to tighten road safety laws following a tragic crash at Malaha Junction in Webuye that claimed 15 lives and injured more than 21 people on the morning of March 10.
Wetang’ula emphasized that the growing recklessness on Kenyan roads must be addressed through legislative action, urging Members of Parliament to implement stricter rules and ensure that offenders face the full legal consequences.
“To Members of Parliament, we must tighten the rules and regulations governing the transport sector,” the Speaker said on Wednesday, March 11, after visiting the families of the crash victims.
During a tour of the accident scene, Wetang’ula also facilitated the transfer of two critically injured patients from Webuye County Referral Hospital to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) for specialized treatment.
The Speaker called out the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the courts for their roles in road safety, stressing that these government organs must act decisively to prevent such tragedies.
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“The National Transport and Safety Authority must act swiftly to ensure such dangerous drivers are removed from our roads. Our courts must also take the growing recklessness on our roads seriously; those who endanger lives must face the full force of the law,” Wetang’ula stated.
According to Western Region Traffic Police Commander Walter Cheboren, the fatal crash involved a truck that rammed into several vehicles, including a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and a boda boda, triggering a devastating chain collision.
Witnesses reported that the truck reportedly lost control before hitting the PSV and motorcycle near the busy junction. The impact left bodies scattered on the road as rescuers and other motorists rushed to assist victims before emergency services arrived.
Widely shared images and videos of the crash showed a severely damaged matatu and bodies on the road as emergency teams conducted rescue operations.
A funeral committee has been formed to coordinate burial arrangements for the victims. Members include Webuye East MP Marthin Wanyonyi Pepela, Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga, Deputy Governor Janepher Chemtai Mbatiany, and local assembly members.
Wetang’ula further revealed that a fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, with a joint requiem Mass on Monday, March 16, in Webuye Town to honour the deceased and support the affected families and community.
