Two killed in crash involving ENA Coach bus, multiple vehicles on Narok-Maai Mahiu Highway

Several people are feared dead after an Ena Coach bus travelling from Nairobi to Kehancha, Migori County, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday night on the Narok–Maai Mahiu Highway. (Photo: Courtesy)

By Lucy Mumbi
Sunday, August 10, 2025

The crash reportedly occurred at around 11:00 pm on Saturday near the steep climb section of Mai Mahiu, when the bus, heading towards Migori, was struck from behind by a trailer whose brakes reportedly failed.

Two people, a woman and a minor, died, and several others were injured after an Ena Coach bus travelling from Nairobi to Kehancha, Migori County, was struck by a trailer with suspected brake failure late Saturday night on the Narok–Mai Mahiu Highway.

In a statement on Sunday, the company noted that the bus, registration number KDE 279Q, had departed Nairobi at around 8:00 pm with 47 passengers and three crew members, “all setting out on their journey without incident.”

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However, while descending the Escarpment, near the historical Catholic church, an unforeseen event occurred when a truck lost its brakes and struck two vehicles before hitting the bus from the rear.

“The force of the collision caused our bus to veer off the road and overturn. It is with profound sorrow that we report the loss of two passengers, a female adult and a minor. Several others sustained injuries,” Ena Coach Chief Executive Richard Mogire said.

Mogire added that rescue teams from St. John Ambulance, police, and well-wishers responded swiftly to assist the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals.

“We are grateful to report that most of those admitted have since been treated, cleared, and discharged. Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences and stand with you in this time of grief. To those injured, we offer our sincere wishes for a swift and complete recovery,” he said.

He further stated that Ena Coach is fully cooperating with relevant authorities as investigations continue, reaffirming the company’s “unwavering commitment to passenger safety and exemplary service.”

The crash reportedly happened at around 11:00 pm on August 9, 2025, near the steep climb section of Mai Mahiu. According to police at the scene, the trailer first struck two vehicles before ramming into the bus, triggering a pile-up involving several personal vehicles. Several passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital.

The road remained partially closed overnight as traffic officers coordinated wreckage removal and urged motorists to approach the area with caution.

The Mai Mahiu crash comes during a deadly period on Kenyan roads, with more than 50 deaths recorded in just 72 hours.

On August 8, 2025, 26 people died at the Coptic Roundabout on the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway when a school bus from AIC Naki High School, carrying between 54 and 61 mourners from a funeral in Nyahera, overturned. Preliminary reports suggested the driver may have lost control due to high speed or poor road design.

A day earlier, nine Kenya Pipeline Company employees died near Morendat Farm in Naivasha when the bus they were travelling in collided with a train just metres from the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.

On August 9, another crash at Korompoi, near Kitengela on the Nairobi–Namanga Highway in Kajiado County, claimed eight lives.

Following the Kisumu tragedy, President William Ruto urged traffic enforcers to act swiftly against those found responsible through negligence and to intensify crackdowns on traffic violations.

“We ask traffic enforcers to act swiftly to bring to book those responsible for any acts of negligence leading to the accident and address all traffic violations to ensure road safety across the country,” he said.