Five people died in a road accident at Ngege area in Nyakach sub-county on Monday.
Eight others were injured after the matatu they were travelling in landed in a ditch.
The driver is said to have lost control while negotiating a corner.
Area ODCP Malova Nyakach said they are looking for him as they investigate the incident.
The bodies were taken to Pap Onditi Morgue.
-the Star