The government has pledged comprehensive social and financial support to the victims and families affected by the Kisumu road accident that claimed 26 lives.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Olunga assured that no survivor will pay medical bills and no bereaved family will bear burial costs.
“There is no single patient who will pay any bill, and no single family will incur any cost for the burial of their loved ones,” Dr. Olunga stated.
He added, “Beyond this, we are working to ensure that families receive some level of support even after the burials are done.”
Speaking at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, the PS said the national government is working closely with county leaders, including Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, area MPs, MCAs, and community representatives, to coordinate the response.
Dr. Olunga revealed that he is in constant communication with Interior PS Raymond Omollo, who will oversee the recovery process from a national perspective.
“The government will take over all the support required. We are also keen to give families a structured way forward to recover from this tragedy,” he noted, adding that more details on additional support will be shared in due course.
Medical teams in Kisumu are working around the clock to ensure all 26 survivors receive urgent surgeries. Facilities across the city have been mobilised to speed up treatment without delays.
Regional leaders have welcomed the intervention, saying the tragedy has deeply shaken the community and demands a coordinated response to help families rebuild their lives.
The fatal crash, which occurred near the Coptic roundabout along the Kisumu–Kakamega road, is one of the deadliest in the region this year and has reignited calls for improved road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
