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Driver of ‘Homeboyz bus’ had worked for only two days

Lucas Abdala the driver of 'Homeboyz' that killed 56 people in Kericho. [PHOTO: DUNCAN OCHOLLA/STANDARD]

Lukas Abdala, 72, had only worked for two days when he sat behind the wheel of the bus that crashed on Wednesday, killing 56 people.

Mago village in Vihiga County, where Mr Abdala came from, was still in shock yesterday as residents tried to come to terms with news of the crash at Fort Ternan, Kericho County.

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