Senior Kenya prisons officer and daughter killed in Machakos road accident
The Kenya Prisons Service is mourning Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP) Alex Kazungu and his daughter following a tragic road accident at Konza in Machakos County on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Kazungu served as the Officer in Charge of Mombasa Remand Prison, according to the official condolence message issued by the Kenya Prisons Service. The […]
In a tragic road accident on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Senior Superintendent of Prisons Alex Kazungu and his daughter lost their lives in Machakos County, Kenya. Kazungu, who served as the Officer in Charge of Mombasa Remand Prison, was mourned by the Kenya Prisons Service for his dedication and commitment to the institution. The official condolence message from the service expressed sympathy to his bereaved family and colleagues.
The exact circumstances of the crash were not disclosed and should be treated with caution until confirmed by authorities. The Kenya Prisons Service, in a statement, remembered Kazungu as an officer who served with dedication and commitment, emphasizing that his legacy would remain part of their memories. The fatal accident adds to the growing concern over road safety in Kenya.
Written by urgent.news from People Daily Kenya's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
