MP Steps In After 4 Traders are Killed in Mai Mahiu Accident

Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga has stepped in to support families affected by a tragic road accident at Mai Mahiu that claimed the lives of four members of the tomato business community.

In a statement on Thursday, September 10, the MP acknowledged the devastating news and paid tribute to the fallen traders.

"I have received the devastating news that members of our business community in the tomato sector were involved in a tragic road accident at Mai Mahiu.

"Sadly, we have lost: Mercyline Wefwafwa, Centrine Juma, Jane Baraza and Anthony," he wrote.

Kalasinga said five other members of the community were injured in the accident, adding that he had organised transportation to support the affected families as they respond to the tragedy.

"Five other members of our community have been injured. In response to this heartbreaking tragedy, I have organised transportation to assist the families of the deceased and those injured. 

"Our Area MCA, Hon. Eric Wekesa will accompany the families to Mai Mahiu to bring our people home and support them during this difficult time," he added.

Kalasinga extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the four people who died, while wishing those injured a quick recovery.

"I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives. To those who are injured, I wish you a quick and full recovery. 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the affected families and our entire business community during this very difficult moment. May God be with you all," he concluded.

Elsewhere, traders at Kibuye Market in Kisumu are counting their losses after a fire razed a section of the busy market, destroying shops, goods and sources of income.

The incident left several traders and their families facing uncertainty, with calls for support to help those affected recover and rebuild their businesses.

In a statement on Tuesday, September 8, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda described the fire as a major setback for traders whose livelihoods depend on their daily sales.

"The fire that struck Kibuye Market last evening has dealt a painful blow to our community and a serious setback to our traders and their households, whose livelihoods depend on their daily sales," he wrote.

Ojienda called for collective support for the traders affected by the fire, saying efforts should focus on helping them recover and restore the businesses that support their families.

"We must come together to support the affected traders, help them get back on their feet and restore the businesses on which so many families depend," he added.

Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma also expressed concern over the impact of the fire on traders and families who lost their livelihoods in the incident.

"This tragic incident has affected the livelihoods of many hardworking traders and families. At this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with all those whose shops, goods, and sources of income were lost in the inferno," he wrote.