One killed in Kericho road crash

Kericho, Kenya: One person has died in a road accident along Kericho-Litein road after a matatu collided head-on with a pick-up truck at Chekutung area 10km from Kericho town.

According to eye witnesses, the accident occurred when the matatu which was heading to veered off its lane before colliding with an oncoming pick-up truck.

Six people sustained fractures and other injuries and are receiving treatment at the Kericho County Hospital.

Chemosot MCA Philip Koskey has asked the government to erect speed bumps along the stretch of the road which he termed a black spot.