A school bus carrying worshippers on Thursday, December 29, evening plowed through market stalls in Ekerenyo, Nyamira County, killing two people.
The bus belonging to Moi Suba Girls Secondary was ferrying Repentance and Holiness church members who were travelling from Migori to Nakuru for an end year spiritual retreat when their bus lost control after hitting a culvert before ramming through the stalls.
According to the police, the accident left several injured.
While confirming the incident, Nyamira North Sub-County Police boss Patrick Ngeiywa said at least 52 passengers were on board the ill-fated bus when the accident occurred.
Governor Amos Nyaribo statement;
“Unfortunately two lives were lost and the others were referred to Nyamira County Referral Hospital where they are receiving treatment.
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones and pray that the grace of our Lord be with them during this trying moment. I also wish those who were injured quick recovery as they receive treatment”

Nyamira County Health Minister Dr Ombati Mokua Statement;
This evening there was an accident involving a bus that was ferrying people to Nakuru at Ekerenyo Market.
There were 10 casualties of whom two succumbed while the other were referred to Nyamira County Referral Hospital where they are being attended to by our hard working staff who were on standby.
We wish those injured quick recovery as they continue to receive treatment and we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family & friends who lost their loved ones in the accident.
We thank the staff both at Ekerenyo and Nyamira for the dedicated work. The swiftness in preparation at NCRH and the reception of the casualties. We thank God for the teamwork shown by our staff.
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