“Remove Dangerous Drivers From Our Roads!” – Speaker Wetang’ula Tells NTSA
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on parliament to tighten road safety laws.
This follows a tragic crash at Malaha Junction in Webuye that claimed 15 lives and injured over 21 others on the morning of March 10.
Wetang’ula stressed that the growing recklessness on roads must be addressed through legislative action.
He urged MPs 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 families of victims of the crash.
While touring the accident scene, Wetang’ula facilitated the transfer of two critically injured patients from Webuye County Referral Hospital to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) for specialised treatment.
The Speaker also put the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the courts on the spot over prevalent accidents, stressing that these government organs must play their parts to avoid such incidents.
“The National Transport and Safety Authority must act swiftly to ensure such dangerous drivers are removed from our roads,” stated Wetangula.
“Our courts must also take the growing recklessness on our roads seriously; those who endanger lives must face the full force of the law.”
The fatal crash involved a truck that rammed into several vehicles, including a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and a boda boda.
This caused a devastating chain collision, according to the Western Region Traffic Police Commander Walter Cheboren.
Witnesses at the scene revealed the truck reportedly lost control before ramming into the PSV and motorcycle that were near the busy junction.
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The impact left bodies lying on the road as rescuers and other motorists rushed to help victims before emergency services arrived.
Widely shared images and clips of the accident showed the matatu severely damaged, with bodies spotted scattered on the road as emergency services conducted rescue operations.
A funeral committee has since been formed to coordinate burial arrangements for the victims.
It includes Webuye East MP Marthin Wanyonyi Pepela, Bungoma Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga, Deputy Governor Janepher Chemtai Mbatiany, and local assembly members.
On Wednesday, Wetang’ula also 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 community.
“Remove Dangerous Drivers From Our Roads!” – Speaker Wetang’ula Tells NTSA
