Usonga woman confirmed among 17 killed in Salama road crash

The tragic road crash that occurred in the Salama area of Makueni County last Saturday, October 3, has hit home for residents of Siaya West sub-county.

A woman from Usonga is among the 17 people who died in that accident. The victim has been identified as Beatrice Oluoch, a resident of Nyandheho village in Usonga location. 

Usonga Chief Paul Kanot confirmed the death to the Tribune, saying he had spoken directly with her family.

“I have spoken directly with the family and can officially confirm that their relative, Beatrice, tragically passed away in the Salama accident,” Chief Kanot said. “The deceased hails from Nyandheho village, located within the Nyadorera ‘A’ sub-location of Usonga location.”

The sudden loss has set off an outpouring of grief in Usonga for the family.

The accident involved Catholic pilgrims traveling from Mombasa to the National Prayer Day at the Subukia Marian Shrine in Nakuru County.