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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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