Senator Kagwe cautions motorists on safety rules

Nyeri Senator Mutahi Kagwe speaks to faithful of Karatina ACK Church in Nyeri on December 4, 2016. He wants motorists to abide to safety rules. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

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  • Senator Kagwe sympathized with the families of the victims and urged the faithful to pray for the country and those affected by the accident.

Nyeri Senator Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned motorists to adhere to traffic rules, in the wake of a disaster that killed 39 people on Saturday in Naivasha.

The accident, which happened in Karai, was caused by a truck, transporting a chemical called premium bond adhesive, that ran into 11 vehicles before exploding.

“We need to pray for our country to be free of similar terrible incidents, as we also pray for better leadership of the country,” he said.

Addressing a congregation at Karindundu PCEA Church in Karatina, Senator Kagwe sympathized with the families of the victims and urged the faithful to pray for the country and those affected by the accident.

“It is a sad day for the country today and I wish to send my heartfelt condolence to the families who have lost their love ones to the tragic accidents.

He also cautioned motorists plying the route of the accident, Naivasha-Nairobi highway, to adhere to traffic rules.