Two journalists die in Kirinyaga road accident

As a result of the impact, the rider and the pillion passenger died on the spot, and the driver of the Toyota Probox vehicle and occupants sustained various injuries and were rushed to different hospitals.

Mwangi wa Wangu, the head of Radio Thome, said that the two had left Kutus town, where the radio station staff was having anniversary celebrations to mark four years since the station went on air.

"We spent the day in a very jovial way, where our listeners had joined us to celebrate four years of our existence, and in the evening, the two left early, as they were going to church for evening prayers only to receive a call later that they had an accident," he said.

Mwangi said that the community lost young and talented youths who had a very bright future in the broadcasting industry. "We are still in shock. Losing two members of staff after such a jovial and wonderful day is not easy," he posed.

The bodies of the two have been taken to Kerugoya Hospital Mortuary, awaiting postmortem.