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HomeDaily NewsFriday, September 18, 2026Fuel Tanker Explodes on Eldoret-Webuye Highway - September 2026
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Fuel Tanker Explodes on Eldoret-Webuye Highway - September 2026

A fuel tanker explosion occurred along the Eldoret-Webuye Highway near Paul Boit Secondary School, resulting in multiple casualties. At least two people were killed and more than ten others were rushed to hospital with serious injuries. The incident happened on Thursday night. Ten people were evacuated following the explosion. This incident follows a separate case where a matatu driver was charged with causing the deaths of three people in a crash on Enterprise Road in Nairobi on June 3, 2026, accused of dangerous driving in a style known as 'Manyoka'.

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Friday 6:34 AMCapital News

10 evacuated after tanker explosion on Eldoret-Webuye road

10 evacuated after tanker explosion on Eldoret-Webuye road

A petroleum tanker explosion occurred along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School, resulting in multiple casualties and evacuations.

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A petroleum tanker explosion occurred along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School, resulting in multiple casualties and evacuations.

  • 10 casualties have been evacuated to various hospitals.
  • The incident was managed by a multi-agency response including the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Police, and firefighters.
  • Emergency services are urging motorists to avoid the area to allow unhindered access.
Thursday 7:39 PMCapital NewsFirst

Matatu driver charged with killing three in alleged ‘Manyoka’ driving stunt

Matatu driver charged with killing three in alleged ‘Manyoka’ driving stunt

A matatu driver has been charged with causing the deaths of three people in a crash on Enterprise Road in Nairobi on June 3, 2026. The driver is accused of dangerous driving in a style known as 'Manyoka'.

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Thursday 9:06 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

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Isiolo: Three of five people killed in bandit attack in the Gotu area laid to rest

Isiolo: Three of five people killed in bandit attack in the Gotu area laid to rest

Isiolo: Three of five people killed in bandit attack in the Gotu area laid to rest

Friday 3:33 AMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Two people dead, 14 nursing burns after a fuel tanker involved in an accident explodes in Turbo

Two people dead, 14 nursing burns after a fuel tanker involved in an accident explodes in Turbo

Two people dead, 14 nursing burns after a fuel tanker involved in an accident explodes in Turbo

A petroleum tanker explosion following an accident on Thursday night in Turbo constituency, Uasin Gishu county, has resulted in two fatalities.

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A petroleum tanker explosion following an accident on Thursday night in Turbo constituency, Uasin Gishu county, has resulted in two fatalities.

  • Two people confirmed dead.
  • 14 people are nursing burns.
  • The incident occurred near Paul Boit Highschool along the Eldoret Webuye highway.
Friday 7:03 AMKenyans

2 Dead, Several Others Rushed to Hospital After Fuel Tanker Explodes

2 Dead, Several Others Rushed to Hospital After Fuel Tanker Explodes

A fuel tanker explosion along the Eldoret-Webuye Highway on Thursday night has resulted in the deaths of at least two people and left more than ten others with serious injuries.

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A fuel tanker explosion along the Eldoret-Webuye Highway on Thursday night has resulted in the deaths of at least two people and left more than ten others with serious injuries.

  • 2 dead and at least 10 injured in the explosion.
  • Incident confirmed by Uasin Gishu Police Commander Wilberforce Sichirani and the Kenya Red Cross.
  • Victims were reportedly scooping fuel from the tanker after it overturned before the explosion.
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Key Highlights

A matatu driver has been charged with causing the deaths of three people in a crash on Enterprise Road in Nairobi on June 3, 2026. The driver is accused of dangerous driving in a style known as 'Manyoka'.

  • The accused, Sammy Murigi Maina, pleaded not guilty to charges including causing death by dangerous driving.
  • The victims were identified as Charles Brandy Wahome, Tamia Kalekya Nyambura, and Edwin Kago.
  • Additional charges include causing bodily harm to two others and driving an unroadworthy vehicle, contrary to the Traffic Act.