Family of Tuk-tuk driver killed in Kamakis accident seek justice

The family of a tuk-tuk driver killed in a road crash at Kamakis a week ago is crying for justice.

Edwin Kariuki, 28, was involved in a grisly road accident in Kamakis along the eastern bypass after a private car ran over his tuk-tuk.

Kariuki was laid to rest at their home in Kigumo, Embu on Monday.

His family is now calling for justice saying his two children and wife depended on his tuk-tuk business.

The deceased's cousin, Lawrence Njue, said the family awaits the court to rule in their favour.

"We now await for the verdict on Kariuki death as he was the breadwinner," he said.

Former Runyenjes Central MCA and deputy county speaker Stephen Munene said it's so unfortunate they've lost a youth.

He urged the authorities to conduct thorough investigations to ensure the family is served the deserved justice.

Kariuki lost his life in an accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver at the Eastern bypass on October 30. The accident left more than six people dead.

Witnesses said the driver of the car was speeding at the time of the accident before he lost control and rammed into the tuk-tuk.

They said the impact pushed the tuk-tuk into another public service vehicle that was also ahead of them.

The tuk-tuk crashed into the matatu’s rear side injuring passengers.

The speeding car rolled a few meters ahead and overturned before the driver walked out with slight injuries.

The driver has since been identified as Cosmas Mutembei and was driving a Toyota Prado on October 30, near Kamakis Eastern Bypass.

He will remain in custody following a successful application by the police seeking more days to investigate the incident.