Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Captain William Ruto, is currently hospitalised following a tragic road accident on Friday evening.<\/p>\n
In a statement, KPA said the crash left his daughter dead and several family members hospitalised.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are deeply saddened to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Capt. William K. Ruto, was involved in a tragic road accident yesterday evening while traveling with his family,\u201d the statement read in part.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegrettably, his daughter did not survive the accident. We extend our thoughts and deepest condolences to Capt. Ruto and his family during this time of immense grief.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Authority added that Capt. Ruto and the rest of his family members are in stable condition and receiving medical care under close supervision.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish them quick and full recovery,\u201d KPA said.<\/p>\n
KPA further noted that it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.<\/p>\n
The organization expressed gratitude to Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime for their swift assistance and support following the incident.<\/p>\n
Captain Ruto, a veteran mariner with over three decades of service at the Kenya Ports Authority, was reappointed recently for a second term as Managing Director.<\/p>\n
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