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Governor Mutua, DG Maangi rescued from Kisii river after bridge collapses

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, their bodyguards and other staff members run to safety after the Ogembo Nyakorokoro footbridge collapsed. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua and Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi have escaped unhurt in Kisii after the  Ogembo Nyakorokoro footbridge which they were touring collapsed today morning.

Two journalists; Nicodemus Ogachi (cameraman KTN) and Chris Korobo (Kisii County Government) were injured when the footbridge collapsed into two bits.

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