The government has assured full social and financial support to victims and families affected by the tragic road accident in Kisumu that claimed 26 lives.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Olunga said no survivor will be required to pay medical bills, and no bereaved family will incur costs related to the interment of their loved ones.
“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 said.
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, Dr. Olunga said the government is coordinating closely with local leadership to chart the way forward in supporting the affected families.
He said they have talked with the county government led by Governor Anyang Nyong’o, area Mps, MCAs and even the community as a whole.
The PS revealed that he is in contact with the Interior Principal Secretary, Interior PS Raymond Omollo, who will be in charge of overseeing the government’s role in 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 said, adding that further details on the additional support measures will be announced in due course.
The announcement comes as medical teams in Kisumu continue to work around the clock to ensure all 26 survivors of the accident undergo necessary surgeries.
The government has mobilised facilities across the city to speed up the process, ensuring every patient is operated on without delay.
Leaders from the region have welcomed the national government’s commitment, noting that the tragedy has deeply shaken the community and requires a unified 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 accidents in the region this year and has prompted renewed calls for improved road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.