A bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway, killing at least 24 people, police reported. The accident occurred near a site where a fatal crash had killed 17 people three weeks earlier. The crash took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, along the highway connecting Nairobi to Mombasa.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the number of fatalities remained high. Witnesses described the collision as severe, with both vehicles sustaining major damage. The driver of the bus was among the injured, though his condition was not immediately known.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest the truck may have lost control, leading to the collision. The highway, a critical route for commercial and passenger traffic, remains under review for safety improvements.
This incident follows a similar tragedy on the same stretch of road, raising concerns about road safety in the region. The Nairobi-Mombasa highway is one of Kenya's busiest, with frequent accidents reported despite ongoing infrastructure projects.
The government has previously announced plans to upgrade the highway, but the recent crashes highlight the need for immediate action. Local officials have called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and increased maintenance of road conditions.
The deaths have sparked public outrage, with many demanding accountability from both drivers and authorities. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of road safety in Kenya, where infrastructure development has not kept pace with rising traffic volumes.
