MP cheats death but loses wife in tragic accident

Kasipul Kabondo MP Joseph Magwanga Oyugi. PHOTO/ FILE

KASIPUL Kabondo MP Joseph Oyugi Magwanga escaped death Monday night during a tragic road accident along Kericho - Nakuru highway, but lost his wife in the wake.

The 8pm accident occurred near Chepsir shopping centre, 25km from Kericho Town.

According to Kericho OCPD Peterson Maelo, the MP, his five children and a bodyguard were rushed to Salom Hospital in Kericho by good samaritans and admitted in stable condition.

The MP, who spoke to the Nation, disclosed that he was yet to know the fate of his second born son.

Mr Magwanga called the Nation shortly after the accident to relay the news but said he needed to recollect his thoughts before giving a comprehensive interview.

The regional traffic commissioner for Kericho Bernard Leparmarai and local security officers were among the first to arrive at the scene of the accident.

Mr. Leparmarai and his team took the MP to Salom Hospital in Kericho for medical check up.

The body of the late Mrs. Magwanga was taken to the same hospital's morgue facility.