An eyewitness to the fatal crash involving Dennis Kasyoki says the businessman was alive for roughly 30 minutes, calling for help while rescuers were hindered from deploying a crane due to KeNHA’s night-time equipment restrictions. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2
KeNHA has since responded, citing Regulation 11(3) of the EAC’s Special Loads guidelines, which restrain the movement of heavy machinery at night to minimize secondary accidents in low visibility conditions. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. The authority also notes that the restriction is not absolute: in urgent cases, crane operators can apply for exceptions, and may be escorted by weighbridge patrols during recovery operations. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
This situation raises difficult questions about balancing safety protocols and rapid emergency response. While the regulations aim to protect public safety, critics argue that rigid enforcement in life-and-death situations may be counterproductive. The tragedy underscores the need for streamlined emergency clearances, better coordination among agencies, and clarity on when exceptions should be granted.
