The victims were travelling in a 14-passenger vehicle reportedly hired for a family function when it collided head-on with a semi-trailer along the Nakuru–Nairobi highway. Nakuru County Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru said the matatu was overtaking when it rammed into the truck, causing multiple fatalities and leaving three people seriously injured — including two children.
Governor Kang’ata took to his official X account on Monday, September 29, 2025, to confirm the victims came from Kandara’s Ruchu Ward and to mourn with the families on behalf of Murang’a County, urging Kenyans to keep the bereaved in their prayers.
The deceased were rushed to the Gilgil Sub-county mortuary, while the injured were taken to Gilgil Hospital for treatment. Authorities have warned that the Nakuru–Nairobi highway — and stretches like Kimende and Kikopey — remain high-risk corridors, with recent weeks seeing several serious crashes that underline the need for stricter road safety measures.
This tragedy is a harsh reminder of how quickly ordinary journeys can end in catastrophe — particularly on Kenya’s busy highways. Beyond grief, there is a pressing need for better road discipline, enforcement of safe overtaking rules, and improved emergency response so that avoidable loss of life is reduced.
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By People Daily