Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti waives medical fees for Katangi accident victims

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has waived all medical fees for casualties of Monday’s accident in Katangi along the Kitui-Machakos Road, Machakos County Health CEC Daniel Yumbya has announced.

The accident, which claimed nine lives, involved a 41-seater matatu heading towards Machakos from Kitui.

Eight people, among them 7 adults and a child, died on the spot, while the driver died on arrival at the Machakos Level 5 hospital.

Dr Yumbya on Tuesday said the total number of patients taken to Machakos level 5 was 35, where four among them are in critical condition and have been unmarked as they cannot speak.

Twenty-four other casualties are also receiving treatment for serious injuries but are in stable condition.

Yumbya also confirmed that they have recalled all the medical officers who were at home.

"All relatives of the affected casualties will have to first visit a desk that has been set for them for counselling and as of now the casualty has been closed for visitors," the CECM added.