Leaders threatens action after fatal crash in Kakamega

Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera and Court Journalist Dennis Wanyonyi at Milimani law court./HANDOUT

Chevywa Ward aspirant for the County Assembly Dennis Wanyonyi, has issued a stern ultimatum to the government following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a student.

The victim, a pupil from Makonge Comprehensive Primary School died in a road accident on Thursday afternoon while walking home for lunch along the busy Kakamega-Webuye Highway.

Expressing deep frustration over the incident, Wanyonyi—a former Voice of America sports journalist—slammed the current state of road infrastructure, citing a lethal lack of safety measures.

"As both a parent and a leader, I am deeply disappointed by the state of our roads. The death of this young pupil must be a turning point. The government must implement immediate measures to curb the rising number of fatalities on the Kakamega-Webuye stretch," Wanyonyi stated.

Wanyonyi highlighted the stretch between Matete Market and Kaburengu Junction as particularly hazardous. Despite the high volume of pedestrian traffic, including hundreds of school children, the area reportedly lacks:

Standardized road signs

Speed bumps or rumble strips

Designated pedestrian crossings

The statistics are sobering. In the last three weeks alone, more than four people have died on this road, including a recent fatal accident near Malava Forest.

The aspiring lawmaker warned that if the Ministry of Transport and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) fail to act, he will mobilise residents for mass action.

"If holding demonstrations is the only way to bring sanity to this road, then that is what we will do," Wanyonyi added.

"We are also calling on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into Thursday’s hit-and-run to ensure the bereaved family receives justice."

Wanyonyi is part of a growing wave of media personalities transitioning into elective politics ahead of the 2027 General Elections.