Governor Wisley Rotich stands beside a traffic police officer after the crash at Chepkoilel Junction.
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich escaped injury after his official vehicle collided with a motorcycle along the Eldoret-Iten Road.
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich escaped unhurt in a Chepkoilel Junction crash in Uasin Gishu County on Monday morning. His official vehicle reportedly collided with a motorcycle at about 8am along the Eldoret-Iten Road.
All occupants of the governor’s vehicle also escaped injury. The motorcycle rider went to a nearby health facility for examination and was later reported to be stable.
Chepkoilel Junction crash damages official vehicle
Rotich was travelling in a grey Toyota Land Cruiser Prado when the collision occurred at the busy junction. Initial reports indicated that an official government driver, rather than the governor, was driving at the time.
Photographs from the scene showed substantial damage to the vehicle’s front section, including its bonnet and headlights. Meanwhile, traffic police officers arrived shortly after the collision as residents gathered around the damaged vehicle.
Images taken after the crash also showed Rotich standing beside a traffic police officer. The governor appeared to be discussing the incident with the officer following the collision involving his official vehicle.
Crash follows confrontation with deputy governor
The accident came a day after Rotich publicly clashed with his deputy, Prof Grace Cheserek. The confrontation occurred during an empowerment event in Kapyego, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Sunday.
Cheserek had taken the microphone to address residents when Rotich interrupted and demanded that she end her speech. He accused her of childish behaviour and questioned her financial contribution to the fundraising event.
However, Cheserek refused to leave the podium and insisted on completing her address. She told Rotich that she would continue speaking, rejecting his attempt to stop her remarks.
During the confrontation, Cheserek criticised the county administration’s delivery of essential services, particularly healthcare and education. She also accused the administration of using financial handouts to gain public support instead of addressing residents’ challenges.
