A 33-seater bus plunged into a river at Waruku, off Waiyaki Way, on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, injuring scores of passengers. The bus flipped on its side, partially submerging in the Mashagusha stream, a tributary of the Kitusuru River, leading to a challenging rescue operation.

• Over 30 people sustained serious injuries, with more than 20 transported to Riverside Medical Center.
• Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria confirmed the incident, highlighting the initial difficulty of evacuating passengers from the partially submerged bus.
• This incident is the second bus accident in Nairobi in recent weeks and the second significant accident on Tuesday in the city.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued five directives to motorists ahead of school closings beginning October 24, relaunching the Operation Watoto Wafike Salama campaign. The guidelines address road safety concerns, especially with the ongoing rainy season.

• NTSA urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, adapt to rainy conditions, observe safe speeds, and avoid flooded roads by following the “Turn around, don’t drown” principle.
• The Authority emphasized ensuring children use seatbelts and maintaining vehicle safety through regular inspection of tyres, brakes, wipers, and lights.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall in several regions between October 7 and 13, including the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin.