A family that lost 5 relatives, including the bride in an accident, recounts what happened

• The family that lost five relatives including bride Brenda Masakhwe in the Eldoret-Malaba accident has revealed the events that led to the deaths
• The bride's father, Javan Masakhwe, remembered how his daughter would bring him gifts every time she visited him
• Her mother, who could not bear her pain, explained how Brenda played an important role in their family

One family of Kakamega which lost five people in an accident on the Eldoret-Malaba road in Lugari Constituency has given details about the events that led to the deaths.

The accident happened on Sunday, August 25, when a speeding fuel truck collided with a tractor, lost control, and finally hit the car of the Probox family.

What did the family of five people killed in Lugari say?

The five victims of the fatal accident were reported to be returning from a dowry ceremony, among them the bride, Brenda Masakhwe.

Also read

Raila Odinga Introduces Daughter-in-law, All Grandchildren During Ida's Birthday

Speaking to TV 47, the bride's father, Javan Masakhwe, said his 29-year-old daughter traveled home on Friday, August 23, to prepare for the dowry ceremony.

After the ceremony, the groom's family insisted on taking Brenda citing traditions and customs.

“When the brothers-in-law came, they said they could not leave the daughter while insisting that they must go with her, the Probox carrying my daughter was behind the other cars they brought,” he said.

Javan also remembered how his daughter brought him gifts every time he visited, explaining how he would miss that part of her.

“He would bring me a duvet. Sometimes he would bring me a shirt or pants, among other things,” he said.

Brenda's mother explained how important her daughter was in their family, even contributing to the construction of their house.

“He told me never to borrow anything from anyone and to call him instead. I have indeed lost a very important child to me. He is the one who built this house for me,” he said bitterly.

The five who lost their lives are scheduled to be buried in Marakwet. Their family is now asking the government and the Good Samaritans for help with funeral expenses.

Also read

A 31-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband and in-laws following a dowry dispute

READ ENGLISH VERSION

Do you have an exciting story that you would like us to publish? Please contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.

Source: TUKO.co.ke