At least six people killed in grisly road accident along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

At least six individuals lost their lives in a horrific road accident involving three vehicles on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in Koriomat area, Uasin Gishu County, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The victims included a matatu driver and five female passengers. The incident occurred around midnight when a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, driven by an individual reportedly attempting to avoid another vehicle, swerved to the right.

This maneuver resulted in the truck colliding with a Toyota Succeed, which was then hit by the Toyota Hiace matatu, carrying 10 passengers. The impact sent the two vehicles into a ditch on the highway's right side. The matatu driver and five female passengers succumbed to their injuries instantly. Additional passengers sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals in Uasin Gishu County for treatment.

The six deceased victims were taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) mortuary for postmortem examinations. Police officers arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation, while efforts were made to transport the wreckage to Burnt Forest Police Station for further inspection. The identities of the remaining victims and the exact number of injured individuals were yet to be determined as authorities continued their inquiries.

On Friday night, 17 individuals perished in separate road accidents across the nation, with 34 others suffering serious injuries that required hospitalization. The latest incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in Kenya, exacerbated by issues such as speeding, reckless overtaking, drunk driving, poor vehicle maintenance, and hazardous road conditions.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been actively promoting road safety awareness and encouraging motorists to adhere to traffic regulations to mitigate preventable fatalities on Kenyan roads.