Four people have died and 16 others sustained injuries after a lorry reportedly veered off the road and hit several vehicles and roadside traders in Riverland, Meru town.
North Imenti Sub-County Police Commander Hassan Bashir confirmed the accident, which left several people injured and others dead.
The injured were rushed to hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary.
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the crash.
In a message of condolence, Mugaa mourned the victims and wished those injured a full and speedy recovery.
“I stand with the entire community in mourning. May God’s grace surround the bereaved families and heal the injured,” he said.
The cause of the accident had not been established at the time of publication.
