Road Accident Stories

Nine killed, several injured after matatu collides with lorry on Eldoret-Kitale road
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Police said efforts to locate lorry driver who fled the scene are ongoing, and they have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances...

Government shares list of blackspots on major roads across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...

Mudavadi orders crackdown on unlicensed matatus to combat rising road injuries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The enhanced patrols are designed to ensure compliance with traffic laws, prevent reckless driving, and stop unlicensed and overloaded public service...

EAGOL launches campaign across East Africa to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.

Bus driver flees after crash with matatu leaves six dead on Bomet-Narok highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

Initial investigations suggest the bus driver was reckless, overtaking other vehicles inappropriately, which led to the fatal collision.

2024 road crashes: Pedestrian fatalities hit 3,917 by November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.

“Speeding ruins lives”: Mombasa rolls out road safety campaign to curb accidents during festive season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.

Pressure mounts for independent bus safety inspections to curb road crashes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Data from the National Police Service has revealed that 4,282 fatalities have been recorded from road crashes in 2024.

Road accidents claim 4,282 lives this year, police report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

In a statement issued on Thursday, Kanja highlighted the rising trend in road accidents and urged caution during the festive season.

Mudavadi urges caution on roads as over 4,000 killed in crashes since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.

Calls for urgent reforms to deal with reckless Mombasa tuk-tuk drivers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2024

NTSA is engaging with county governments to streamline licensing and enforce designated pick-up and drop-off points for tuk-tuks.

Commuters on Lamu-Garsen route call for road signs at Mambo Sasa blackspot
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 07, 2024

The Mambo Sasa road section, which is near Witu town, cuts through the Mambo Sasa Forest which is part of the dense Boni Forest.

Two family members die, six others injured in Lamu road accident
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2024

The rest escaped with minor injuries and were treated at the Witu Health Centre before they were discharged.

Kiambu nominated MCA Ezra Kihara killed in road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

Kihara tragically lost his life early Sunday morning in a road accident near Mang’u High School along Thika Road, after his vehicle collided with a lo...

Kenya road crashes claim 3,369 lives in 2024 as Masengeli calls out traffic officers for soliciting bribes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

These figures indicate a slight increase in road fatalities compared to the same period last year when 3,151 people lost their lives in traffic accide...

Six school children killed in hit-and-run accident on Kitui-Kibwezi road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

After hitting the children, the driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

Three killed, several injured in Kericho-Mau Summit road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

Several other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to Kericho County Referral Hospital for treatment.

12 killed in Nithi Bridge black spot road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2024

He said the collision involved a matatu and a pickup truck, with one vehicle travelling towards Nairobi and the other heading towards Meru.

Police raise concerns amid rising road accidents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 24, 2024

Masengeli noted that reckless driving behaviours such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous overtaking are the primary co...

Death toll from Migaa road crash rises to 13
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2024

The bus, which was headed to Mombasa from Kisumu City, lost control, ramming into barriers and other vehicles before rolling into a ditch.

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