By Maureen Maumo, Busia
The State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni is nursing injuries after being involved in a road accident.
The accident occurred after her car rammed into a motorcycle killing the rider on the spot at Korinda junction in Busia town today.
Mang’eni was heading to Busia from Nambale town. Busia County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto has confirmed the incident.
“The PS rammed into a motorcycle where the rider died on the spot. The impact caused the release of an airbag which injured the principal secretary, her bodyguard and the driver,” said Ruto, saying the PS has been admitted at a private hospital undergoing treatment.
Ruto said Ms Mang’eni was out of danger, saying she was complaining of chest pains after the incident.
“The PS is out of danger even though the doctors have recommended for her to seek further treatment either in Kisumu or Nairobi, “said Ruto
The body of the deceased is at Busia Referral hospital morgue.
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