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Residents in Kipsitet, Kericho County barricaded the Kisumu–Kericho highway after a lorry accident killed six people and injured four, blaming the county government for neglected street lighting and inadequate transport infrastructure.
Kericho County, Kenya — 2025-09-17 16:00 EAT. Residents of Kipsitet in Kericho County blocked the Kisumu–Kericho highway on Wednesday after a speeding lorry killed six pedestrians and injured four in a Tuesday night accident.
Protesters lit bonfires and barricaded roads from 10 a.m., paralysing traffic.
Residents accuse Governor Eric Mutai’s administration of failing to provide street lighting and designated bus stops.
Police: The lorry lost control at 10 p.m. Tuesday, ramming into people waiting for public transport.
Accident killed four people on the spot; two died en route to Kericho County Hospital.
Four others sustained serious injuries.
Highway is a key trade and commuter route connecting Kericho and Kisumu counties.
Lawrence Kisini, Sion Sub-County Police Commander: Confirmed deaths and injuries; police have cleared the wreckage.
Protesters: Demand county pay electricity bills for streetlights and build matatu/boda boda stages to improve safety.
County officials: Yet to issue a statement on the tragedy or protests.
Casualties: 6 dead, 4 injured.
Vehicle: Lorry ferrying scrap metal Kericho → Kisumu.
Time: Crash at 22:00 EAT, protest from 10:00 EAT next day.
Public safety: Inadequate lighting + lack of designated stops expose pedestrians to danger.
Transport disruption: Blocking highways delays trade, affects regional travel.
Governance: Rising discontent over rural infrastructure neglect.
Whether driver faced mechanical failure or reckless driving charges.
County government’s response timeline on safety upgrades.
Long-term road safety plan for rural highways.
2025-09-16, 22:00: Lorry crash kills six in Kipsitet.
2025-09-17, 10:00: Residents launch protests on Kisumu–Kericho road.
Pending: County response on infrastructure, lighting, and safety measures.
Governor Mutai’s infrastructure commitments post-protest.
Police investigations into driver liability and lorry condition.
Possible policy action on rural road safety funding.
