Six people have died and five others suffered injuries after a 14-seater matatu collided with a trailer at Kamara near Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
The fatal crash happened at about 8:30pm on Friday, July 3, in the Nyanja area of Kuresoi North Sub-County. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as rescue efforts began.
Police Confirm Fatal Collision
Kuresoi North Sub-County Police Commander John Kimutai said the matatu was travelling from Nakuru towards Eldoret. The trailer was heading in the opposite direction.
Preliminary findings indicate the trailer veered into the matatu’s lane before the two vehicles collided head-on. The matatu was carrying 11 passengers at the time.
Victims Died at Scene and Hospital
The impact killed five people instantly, including the matatu driver. Medical teams rushed the injured passengers to Londiani Sub-County Hospital.
Doctors later pronounced one more victim dead while receiving treatment. The death toll therefore rose to six.
Five survivors remain in hospital as they continue receiving treatment. Police have not released details about their condition.
Investigations Underway
Officers cleared the wreckage from the highway to restore traffic flow. Investigators have also launched inquiries to establish the exact cause of the crash.
Authorities are expected to inspect both vehicles and interview witnesses as part of the investigation.
Road Deaths Continue to Rise
The latest accident adds to a growing list of fatal crashes reported across the country in recent weeks.
Last week, Inspector Felistus Kateve Mbaluka, who headed Makutano Police Patrol Base in Mwala Sub-County, died after her vehicle collided head-on with a lorry along the Machakos-Kitui Road.
The crash occurred in the King’atwani area at about 11pm on June 28. She sustained multiple fractures before doctors later confirmed her death at Tumaini Private Hospital.
Recent figures from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) show that 2,150 people lost their lives on Kenyan roads during the first half of 2026. The figure marks an 11 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Pedestrians recorded the highest number of deaths, followed by motorcyclists, passengers and drivers. The rising fatalities have renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and tougher action against reckless driving.
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