More than 500 widows gathered at the infamous Arimi black spot along the Nakuru-Molo highway to hold prayers for road safety and call for urgent government intervention in curbing the rising number of fatal accidents in the area.

The solemn event was led by Pastor Mary Mugambi of the Tabernacle Widows Home, who decried the growing number of widows created by deadly road crashes on the treacherous stretch of road. The widows, most of whom have lost their husbands or children in tragic accidents at the same location, braved the chilly weather to offer prayers and demand change.

“Sababu iliyotufanya twende tuombee pale ili tubadilishe historia ya pale ni kwa kuwa wamama wengi wamegeuka kuwa wajane kutokana na waume wao pamoja na watoto kupoteza maisha yao kwenye ajali zinazofanyika eneo hili,” lamented Pastor Mugambi.

The emotional prayer session was not only a spiritual cry but also a platform to advocate for policy changes. The women called on the government to install guardrails, improve road signage, and initiate urgent engineering interventions at the black spot. They also emphasized the need for policies that support widows and families affected by road tragedies.

“Ni kilio cha mjane, mama na jamii kwa hivyo hatutanyamaza, imetugharimu kuja ili tubadilishe historia ya Elburgon,” Pastor Mugambi added, underscoring their commitment to continue praying and advocating for change.

The widow leader also referenced a recent accident in which 12 people lost their lives, noting that such occurrences have become all too common and unbearable for the local community.

“Juzi tu kulikuwa na ajali watu 12 wakafa hapa, tukafanya hafla hiyo hapo kwa hivyo tutazidi kuomba ile kupindua utawala wa mapepo,” she emphasized.

The widows vowed to intensify their prayers and community activism, urging county and national leaders to prioritize safety on the Nakuru-Molo highway and respond to the cries of those left behind by victims of road carnage.