Black Toyota Prado crashes near Kapigazi Bridge, killing a boda boda rider and his passenger.
Tension boiled over in Embu County on Sunday evening after a black Toyota Prado believed to be linked to a government convoy was involved in a horrific crash near Kapigazi Bridge. The collision claimed the lives of a boda boda rider and his passenger, both of whom later died in hospital after being rushed for emergency treatment.
Eyewitnesses say the Prado appeared to lose control on impact, plunging into a ditch at the roadside. While no official occupant of the SUV was harmed, the tragedy quickly escalated as word spread that the car was allegedly part of Embu Woman Representative Njoki Njeru’s convoy.
Residents who gathered at the scene became increasingly angry, blaming reckless driving and lack of accountability from the political class.
What began as a tragic road accident turned into a public spectacle of rage, with locals eventually setting the Prado on fire in broad daylight. The crowd demanded action and justice for the two victims, accusing leaders of operating above the law while ordinary citizens bear the consequences.
The situation grew murkier after some residents and early reports claimed the Prado was part of President William Ruto’s motorcade, as he had been attending the 35th Diocesan Anniversary at St. Mark’s Kigari College in the same county that day.
However, the State House quickly issued a denial, clarifying that the vehicle had no connection to the presidential escort.
“The vehicle in question is not affiliated with any presidential security unit,” an official from the Office of the President stated.
As investigations continue, pressure is mounting on local and national authorities to clarify the vehicle’s ownership, provide answers to the grieving families, and restore trust among the public.
Locals have vowed not to relent until someone is held responsible for the deaths, turning this from a simple road crash into a flashpoint for deeper frustrations with leadership and justice in the country.
