Chief Justice David Maraga talking to the press at War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru before they get airlifted to Nairobi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to airlift Chief Justice David Maraga and his wife Yucabeth Nyaboke to Nairobi following a road accident early this morning.

Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Mongo Chimwaga says that the president gave the directive to have the couple rushed to Nairobi hospital for comprehensive medical attention.

“The CJ and his wife were heading to church in Ngata area, when their vehicle was hit by a personal car. They are in a stable condition,” said Mr Chimwaga.

Maraga and his wife Yucabeth Nyaboke Maraga were involved in an accident the couple crossed Ng'ata Bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway as they were on their way to church from home.

The CJ is said to have sustained head injuries while his wife and were admitted at War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru.

Nyamboke is said to be in shock but stable and doctors are monitoring her condition.

Their driver and aide who were with them in the car are also said to be okay.