Micro, Medium, and Small Enterprises (MSMES) Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni was on Monday involved in a road accident that claimed the life of a boda boda operator along the Nambale-Korinda highway.
The accident occurred at Bungeng’i, a few kilometres from Busia town, after PS Mang’eni’s vehicle rammed into a motorcycle, killing the bodaboda rider on the spot.
She was rushed to Brimax Hospital in Busia after sustaining minor injuries, though doctors at the facility confirmed she was out of danger.
Confirming the incident, Busia County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto said from the police report that the PS four-wheel drive car came head-on with a motorcyclist in a clash.
The police said the impact caused the release of an airbag, which seriously injured her and the driver.
“We received information of PS being involved in an accident at Bungeng’i, a few kilometres from Busia town. The accident claimed the life of a Bodaboda operator on the spot,” noted CC Kipchumba.
“At the moment, PS Mang’eni and the driver and bodyguard are out of danger after sustaining minor injuries, so she was advised to seek specialised treatment,” he added.
In the last two weeks, five boda boda operators in Busia County have lost their lives in road accidents.
By Absalom Namwalo
