A petroleum tanker crashed into a cargo truck on the Eldoret–Malaba Highway at Maili Tisa, leading to dangerous scenes as residents attempted to siphon spilled fuel. This incident has raised severe safety concerns due to the high risk of explosions and fires.

• Four police officers were overwhelmed trying to manage the crowd siphoning fuel.
• The accident occurred on the Eldoret–Malaba Highway in the Maili Tisa area.
• This crash follows other recent fuel tanker accidents, including one on the Southern Bypass and another near Marua in Nyeri County in late 2025.

A horrific accident on Thika Road in Nairobi on Saturday, January 31, 2026, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 teachers and left 14 others injured. The teachers were gathered outside City Primary School in Ngara for Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) elections when a 33-seater matatu reportedly lost control due to brake failure and rammed into them.

• 10 teachers confirmed dead; 14 teachers injured and rushed to Guru Nanak MP Shah Hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital.
• The accident occurred outside City Primary School during preparations for Kuppet elections.
• Eyewitnesses reported the matatu experienced brake failure, causing it to veer off Thika Road and overturn.

A nationwide strike by Matatu Operators and other motorists, initially planned for Monday, February 2, 2026, has been suspended. This postponement allows for dialogue between stakeholders to address pressing concerns within the public transport sector.

• The strike was called off following consultations between representatives of Boda Boda Operators, PSV Operators, and Security agencies to facilitate discussions.
• Key organizations involved include the Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), National Police Service, and the National Transport and Safety Authority.
• The strike was a response to repeated cases of vehicle burnings and a perceived lack of government action, with at least 9 vehicles, including matatus, buses, and trucks, having been torched by mobs.