Shabana FC bus, vehicle damaged in stone-throwing incident in Kisii
Police in Kisii County are investigating an incident of malicious damage involving a bus belonging to Shabana Football Club and a private vehicle.
According to the police, the incident was reported by Jared Neveton Ombongi, Chairman of Shabana FC on April 11.
He stated that at around 7:00 p.m., while escorting the team bus in a convoy of vehicles and motorcycles, the group was attacked upon reaching Keroka Town.
A group of unruly individuals reportedly pelted stones at the convoy, resulting in damage to the club’s bus, a Scania.
The right-side window pane of the bus was shattered during the attack.
Additionally, a Range Rover belonging to the chairman had its windscreen and sunroof shattered.
Despite the incident, the convoy proceeded to Kisii Town, where both the bus and the damaged vehicle were safely parked.
Police officers visited and documented the scene, confirming the incident.
The incident happened during a political clash between two factions.
The groups had blocked the main Kisii-Keroka road for the better part of the afternoon when the bus arrived there oblivious of the chaos.
At least four suspects were arrested over the chaos.
Meanwhile, 16 people were killed in separate road accidents on Saturday night alone, police said. The victims included nine pedestrians, four riders, a driver, a passenger and a pillion passenger.
Police said at least 22 people were injured in the accidents. Fatal accidents have been on the rise amid efforts to address the menace.
Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes. In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting make travel increasingly dangerous.