[PHOTOS]: Leaders attend memorial service of Londiani crash victims

At least 52 people were killed with scores injured in the Friday evening accident

In Summary

•The prayer service to be presided over by church leaders from various denominations will be held at the Londiani trading centre.
•Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when the truck driver lost control of his vehicle as he tried to avoid ramming into a stalled bus.

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was among the government officials who attended a  memorial service of the Londiani crash victims in Kericho.

The prayer service was presided over by church leaders from various denominations will be held at the Londiani trading centre.

Other leaders present were National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula,Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen,  Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, Kericho Senator and Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruyiot among others.

At least 52 people were killed with scores injured in the Friday evening, June 30, 2023 accident that involved a truck and several passenger vehicles.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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Kericho Senator and Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruyiot during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
Kericho Senator and Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruyiot during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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The DP lead a fundraising event for the victims of the Londiani accident.

In a statement on Monday, Labour CS Florence Bore said preparations are underway for the event at Londiani grounds.

 

Members of the choir during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
Members of the choir during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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National Government officials l during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
National Government officials l during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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National Government officials led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
National Government officials led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during interdenominational prayers in Londiani town, Kericho on July 4, 2023
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