A video has emerged showing a minor accident involving leaders allied to the United Opposition during political activities in Kisii and Nyamira counties on Monday, February 23.
The incident occurred as the leaders attended rallies where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i was formally endorsed as the Gusii community’s political spokesperson and kingpin.
The endorsement ceremony, held at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County, attracted large crowds from across the region. Gusii elders and religious leaders symbolically installed Matiang’i, handing him traditional items, including a stick, to signify authority.
Among those present were former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, underscoring the opposition’s show of unity.
However, the day’s events were briefly disrupted when part of the leaders’ motorcade was involved in a road accident. Footage circulating online captured several Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles moving along a winding road bordered by trees and tea plantations.
The convoy had reportedly joined the main road from a junction when one of the SUVs rammed into the vehicle ahead of it, forcing the motorcade to stop abruptly.
Another Toyota Prado, said to be carrying the public address system, also collided with the second vehicle. The driver appeared unable to brake in time, triggering a chain reaction within the convoy.
Security officers were seen hanging onto some of the vehicles as residents and boda boda operators gathered nearby to catch a glimpse of the high-profile politicians.
No injuries were immediately reported following the accident. Leaders and their teams later continued with their scheduled programmes without further disruption.
The video sparked mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans criticizing the drivers for recklessness, while others turned the comment section into a political battleground.
Despite the brief scare, the opposition leaders proceeded with rallies, maintaining their focus on consolidating regional support ahead of anticipated political realignments.
