Wisley Rotich’s vehicle sustained front-end damage in the crash at Chepkoilel Junction.
Wisley Rotich’s vehicle collided with a boda boda rider at Chepkoilel Junction in Uasin Gishu, eyewitnesses said.
Elgeyo Marakwet governor escapes unhurt after his vehicle crashed at Chepkoilel Junction in Uasin Gishu County. Wisley Rotich was involved in the accident on Monday morning, November 9.
Governor escapes unhurt after morning collision
Eyewitnesses said the governor’s vehicle collided with a boda boda rider at around 8am at the busy junction. Following the collision, residents gathered around the vehicle, while traffic police officers arrived shortly afterwards.
Images from the scene showed extensive damage to the front of Rotich’s grey Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The damage affected the bonnet and headlights.
Rotich later stood beside a traffic police officer, appearing to speak with the officer as residents gathered nearby. The governor escaped injury despite the damage to the vehicle’s front section.
NTSA steps up road safety checks
Meanwhile, the National Transport and Safety Authority has launched a nationwide crackdown ahead of the festive season. The initiative operates under the Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign.
Through daytime and night-time inspections, officers target speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving and overloading along major roads. NTSA has also urged motorists to follow traffic rules to help reduce crashes and deaths.
In addition, the authority has intensified checks on public service vehicles, requiring operators to produce valid licences and inspection certificates. Operators must also present passenger manifests and driver logs, while passengers must wear seat belts throughout their journeys.
NTSA figures put Kenya’s road deaths at 3,995 between January 1 and October 2026. The road safety drive comes amid concerns about crashes affecting motorists, pedestrians and motorcyclists across the country.
