Kitui: 11 people killed in a road crash on their way home from a 'Ruracio'

Kanyonyoo sub-location assistant chief Jacob Mueti confirmed the 11pm accident, sayng the matatu was ferrying people who were coming from a dowry negotiation ceremony in Mwingi.  

He said the matatu lost control as it attempted to overtake another vehicle. 

The bodies of those who succumbed were moved to the Kitui Level 4 Hospital Mortuary. 

At the same time, several passengers who sustained injuries are receiving treatment at the same facility as well as Matuu Level 4 Hospital in Machakos, and the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.