A vehicle involved in a road accident in Kwale County on Monday, July 1, 2024. Image courtesy.
In Summary:
Two people died in a high-speed crash involving an illegal muguka transport in Kwale County.
Two individuals lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Kwale County on Monday, near Kombani, Mwambara area.
The victims were reportedly transporting muguka, a stimulant banned in the coastal region.
Witnesses stated that the vehicle was speeding towards Ukunda and Diani when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times.
The Kwale County security department confirmed the incident and announced that further investigations will be conducted to determine the crash’s cause.
Chakaya Ronald, the projects director and disaster coordinator for Kwale County, noted that the region has increased taxes on muguka to control its use, pushing traders to resort to illegal methods.
Onlookers at the scene reportedly seized some of the banned goods following the accident.