{"id":159741,"date":"2026-04-04T16:17:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/murkomen-visits-captain-ruto-after-fatal-accident"},"modified":"2026-04-04T17:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T17:00:49","slug":"murkomen-visits-captain-ruto-after-fatal-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/murkomen-visits-captain-ruto-after-fatal-accident","title":{"rendered":"Murkomen Visits Captain Ruto After Fatal Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Captain William Ruto in a Mombasa hospital following a tragic accident that resulted in the death of Ruto&#8217;s daughter. The accident also left Ruto and three of his children injured. Murkomen expressed his condolences and shared updates on their recovery, urging road safety awareness among motorists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto at a Mombasa hospital on Saturday following a tragic road accident.<\/p>\n<p>The accident, which occurred on Friday night, claimed the life of Captain Ruto\u2019s daughter and left him and three of his children injured.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on social media, CS Murkomen said, \u201cI condoled with Captain Ruto and wished him and other members of his family a quick recovery.\u201dInterior CS Kipchumba Murkomen Visits KPA MD William Ruto\/MURKOMEN\/X<\/p>\n<p>He added that doctors had reassured him about the MD and his children\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe doctors assured me that the MD and his two children are out of danger and that they should be out of the hospital soon,\u201d Murkomen said.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, the CS extended his condolences to the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce again, I extend my deepest sympathies to Captain Ruto and his family during this difficult time and wish them a speedy recovery,\u201d he wrote.Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen Visits KPA MD William Ruto\/MURKOMEN\/XCaptain Ruto remains under medical observation.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Ruto\u2019s car was involved in an accident in Taita Taveta County on Friday evening while travelling to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, reportedly involving a stationary trailer.<\/p>\n<p>According to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, the trailer had no signage.<\/p>\n<p>Murkomen called on motorists to be cautious while on the road, especially during the festive season when travel increases.<\/p>\n<p>He also called on all Kenyans travelling to exercise caution on the roads.<\/p>\n<p>Road safety has been a significant concern in Kenya, particularly during festive seasons when traffic increases. The government has implemented various measures to enhance road safety, including campaigns to educate drivers about the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations. Despite these efforts, accidents continue to occur, often resulting in tragic outcomes for families and communities. The recent accident involving Captain Ruto highlights the ongoing challenges faced by road users in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Captain William Ruto in a Mombasa hospital following a tragic accident that resulted in the death of Ruto&#8217;s daughter. The accident also left Ruto and three of his children injured. 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