The family of a woman who died after allegedly being hit by a police vehicle, in Amerikwai market in Busia County, is now asking the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination Fred Matiangi to intervene and grant them justice.
According to Western Nyota, a social media blog, the incident which occurred two weeks ago has left the family traumatized with no action being taken against the officer who is accused of careless driving.
Ms Magdalene Mamai, who had boarded a motorbike, was run over by a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging Kotur Police Station on August 21, 2019.
The 52-year-old was veterinary officer attached to Chakol division.
The Boda Boda rider carrying her survived with serious injuries and is recuperating at Busia County Referral Hospital.
Mr Karoli Omuse, the woman’s husband, on Monday accused the government of remaining mum on the incident.
He said the officer was not above the law and should punished for negligence.
The incident comes barely three months after DP Ruto’s convoy was accused of killing a 7-year-old boy in the same county.
Following the accident, the DP tweeted: “I have spoken with Mzee to pass my consideration and assured the family of reference and support during this difficult time. May God rest young Sidney in eternal peace.”
The father of the child was thereafter reportedly promised a job and a new house while the mother was to be given additional capital for her saloon business.
However, the family, later on, accused the DP of failing to keep his promise saying his office had gone silent on the matter and ignored them.