Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

Three people, including two police officers, have died in a tragic road accident at Slopes Villa Engineer in Kinangop.

The accident, which occurred on the morning of Sunday, June 15, involved a police vehicle and a double-cabin pickup.

According to preliminary reports, the traffic police officers from Kinangop Police Station were responding to an earlier accident involving two motorcycles, located about three kilometres from the Kinangop South Police Post.

While rushing to the scene, their vehicle collided head-on with the speeding pickup, leading to the fatal crash.

The two police officers and the driver of the other vehicle died on the spot. Eight other people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency medical attention.

The bodies of the deceased were moved to Engineers Sub-County Hospital for preservation and postmortem examinations.

This tragic incident highlights the risks faced by emergency responders and underscores the need for heightened road safety awareness.

Road accidents remain a major concern in Kenya, with thousands of lives being lost each year.

Key factors contributing to these tragedies include speeding, reckless overtaking, and drunk driving, which continue to endanger road users despite public safety campaigns.

Poor road conditions, such as potholes, unclear signage, and inadequate lighting, also make travel risky, especially at night.

Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including faulty brakes and worn tyres, further increase accident rates.

Additionally, pedestrian negligence, such as crossing roads at unsafe points, and the rise of boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) driven by untrained or unlicensed riders have worsened the situation.

Weak enforcement of traffic laws and occasional corruption at roadblocks have allowed traffic offenders to go unchecked, fuelling the problem.

Authorities have been urging better law enforcement, road maintenance, and public education to curb the growing menace and make Kenya’s roads safer for all users.

In another story, a family is mourning the tragic death of their son, Kenya Air Force pilot Evander Amonde, who died in a plane crash during a routine training flight.

The aircraft reportedly developed an emergency and crashed near Mwakijembe Primary School in Mafundani village, Kwale.

Just days earlier, Amonde had made Kenyans proud during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay, where he took part in the thrilling Kenya Defence Forces Air Show.

His untimely death has left his family heartbroken as they ask for thoughts and prayers while choosing to honour his memory and the remarkable life he led.

Source: TUKO.co.ke