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Families affected by the tragic accident on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, where a bus owned by Classic Kings of Congo caused the death of 15 people, may face challenges in receiving compensation.
It has been revealed that the bus involved in the accident might have been part of an insurance fraud scheme. This discovery has prompted an investigation by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and potential legal action, as it implies potential foul play and corruption involving staff members of the insurance company.
A private investigator, Daniel Muteshi, uncovered that the lorry insurance for the bus, registered in May 2023, was obtained for only Ksh 9000. The implications of this revelation have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the insurance coverage for the tragic incident.
Following the accident on Tuesday at 2:00 am, which resulted in the loss of 15 lives and severe injuries to 18 out of the 45 passengers in the bus and Matatu, the bus driver was arrested on Wednesday night.
The driver, Clement Kiarie, appeared at Molo Law Courts on Thursday morning, facing charges including 15 counts of murder, contravention of insurance use, reckless driving, and carrying 41 uninsured passengers.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the 34-year-old driver attempted to overtake another vehicle, leading to a collision with an oncoming matatu. Despite the serious charges, Clement Kiarie was granted freedom on a Ksh 1 million bond after pleading not guilty.
Additionally, the court allowed the defendant to seek medical attention, considering that he was among those injured in the accident on January 9th. The case is scheduled to be mentioned on January 29, 2024.
The revelation of potential insurance fraud has added complexity to the legal proceedings and may impact the compensation process for the affected families.
