CS Davis Chirchir announces new measures to curb road accidents after Mtito Andei crash
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has announced plans to strengthen road safety measures, including increased funding for accident-prone sections, tougher traffic enforcement and enhanced training for commercial and public service vehicle drivers. Chirchir said the Ministry would work with Parliament, the Judiciary, the National Police Service, county governments and other…
A devastating head-on collision at Kanga, near Mtito Andei on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, has left at least 22 people dead and 16 survivors hospitalized. The tragedy occurred around 7:00 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when a church bus from The Power of the Word Church International collided with an oncoming lorry. The bus was carrying passengers returning from a burial ceremony.
Initial reports indicate 20 fatalities at the scene and two more deaths in the hospital, bringing the death toll to 22. The identities of the deceased have yet to be confirmed, as have the medical conditions of the survivors. The accident investigation is underway, aiming to determine the sequence of events leading to the collision.
Authorities are examining factors such as vehicle positioning, lane crossings, and whether any other motorists contributed to the crash. This incident follows another fatal collision on October 3, 2026, where 17 pilgrims died while traveling from a burial ceremony. The governor of Makueni County has offered condolences to the families of the deceased and confirmed that survivors are receiving medical care.
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