Nyamira County Majority Leader killed, two other MCAs injured in road accident

Nyamira County Assembly Majority Leader Elijah Osiemo died on Monday afternoon following a raod accident.

Mr Osiemo, who was also MCA for Nyamaiya Ward, was traveling to Nairobi alongside two of his colleagues when they were involved in a tragic road crash along the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road.

Confirming the incident, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo said the two other MCAs, Duke Masira and Priscilla Nyatichi, sustained injuries and were rushed to Naivasha Level Four Hospital.

The Governor expressed his condolences to the family of Mr Osiemo whom he described as a focused leader who had immense leadership and political life ahead of him. 

"In Hon. Elijah Osiemo, the County has lost a young, industrious, talented, and focused leader who had an immense leadership and political life ahead of him," said the Governor.

"My Government has directed that the body of Hon. Member of County Assembly be moved to Nairobi for preservation as the County comes to terms with this tragic death.  I take this opportunity to wish the injured MCas a quick recovery and offer toy heartfelt condolences to the late Osiemo's family, residents of Nyamaiya Ward, and Nyamira County."