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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, October 3, 2026Salama Road Crash Kills 17 Pilgrims on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway - October 2026
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Salama Road Crash Kills 17 Pilgrims on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway - October 2026

At least 17 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway at Salama in Makueni County on Saturday, October 3. The pilgrims were heading to Subukia. President William Ruto sent condolences to the families of the victims. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) deployed a team to investigate the fatal accident and issued a fresh advisory warning motorists against dangerous overtaking. Families of the victims shared their last conversations and cherished memories following the tragic incident. Political leaders including President Ruto mourned the 17 pilgrims killed in the Salama road crash.

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Saturday 2:45 PMCapital News

17 killed in multi-vehicle crash on Kenyan highway

17 killed in multi-vehicle crash on Kenyan highway

At least 17 people were tragically killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway early Saturday.

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At least 17 people were tragically killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway early Saturday.

  • A truck driver's attempt to overtake led to the fatal pileup.
  • The victims include all 12 passengers and the driver of a minibus.
  • Kenyan police are conducting further investigations into the incident, which occurred at Mlima Kiu.
Saturday 10:14 AMKBC Top StoriesFirst

Salama road crash kills 17 pilgrims heading to Subukia

Salama road crash kills 17 pilgrims heading to Subukia

A tragic road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway at Salama in Makueni County has claimed the lives of 17 pilgrims. The devastating incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, shortly after midnight.

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A tragic road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway at Salama in Makueni County has claimed the lives of 17 pilgrims. The devastating incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, shortly after midnight.

  • 17 people confirmed dead.
  • Victims were parishioners from St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani Parish, en route to the Subukia National Shrine.
  • A lorry reportedly lost control due to brake failure, colliding with multiple vehicles, including a 14-seater matatu.
Saturday 12:33 PMKBC Top Stories

Ruto mourns 17 pilgrims killed in Salama road accident

Ruto mourns 17 pilgrims killed in Salama road accident

President William Ruto has sent condolences following a tragic road accident at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway that claimed the lives of 17 pilgrims.

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President William Ruto has sent condolences following a tragic road accident at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway that claimed the lives of 17 pilgrims.

  • 17 pilgrims died in the accident.
  • The victims were from St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani Parish.
  • The accident involved a lorry losing control and colliding with vehicles, including the pilgrims' 14-seater matatu, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Saturday 1:29 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

17 pilgrims killed in Salama horror crash

Saturday 1:31 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Several leaders, led by President Ruto, mourn 17 pilgrims killed in Salama road crash

Several leaders, led by President Ruto, mourn 17 pilgrims killed in Salama road crash

Several leaders, led by President Ruto, mourn 17 pilgrims killed in Salama road crash

Saturday 1:33 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Police seize 10,000 litres of suspected industrial ethanol in Lari, Kiambu

Police seize 10,000 litres of suspected industrial ethanol in Lari, Kiambu

Police seize 10,000 litres of suspected industrial ethanol in Lari, Kiambu

Police in Lari have seized a tanker carrying an estimated ten thousand litres of suspected industrial ethanol, disguised as a petroleum product on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

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Police in Lari have seized a tanker carrying an estimated ten thousand litres of suspected industrial ethanol, disguised as a petroleum product on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

  • 10,000 litres of suspected industrial ethanol seized.
  • Police in Lari were involved in the interception.
  • The illicit ethanol was found disguised as a petroleum product.
Saturday 2:00 PMKenyans

NTSA Issues Fresh Advisory to All Drivers After Salama Crash

NTSA Issues Fresh Advisory to All Drivers After Salama Crash

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is warning motorists against dangerous overtaking following a fatal crash at Salama on Saturday, October 3, that killed 17 people.

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is warning motorists against dangerous overtaking following a fatal crash at Salama on Saturday, October 3, that killed 17 people.

  • 17 pilgrims traveling to Subukia for the National Prayer Day died in the multi-vehicle collision.
  • NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa urged drivers to exercise extreme caution and observe lane discipline, noting the Mlima Kiu-Salama stretch is a blackspot.
  • The crash reportedly involved a truck that failed to keep to its lane while overtaking, leading to a chain reaction collision with other vehicles, including a 14-seater matatu.
Saturday 3:11 PMKBC Top Stories

NTSA deploys team to probe fatal Salama road accident

NTSA deploys team to probe fatal Salama road accident

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has deployed a team to Salama, Makueni County, to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash that tragically claimed 17 lives early Saturday morning.

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has deployed a team to Salama, Makueni County, to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash that tragically claimed 17 lives early Saturday morning.

  • 17 lives lost in the crash.
  • The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is leading the investigation.
  • The accident occurred along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, a stretch identified as a road blackspot.
Saturday 3:58 PMThe Star (Youtube)

17 killed in road accident at Salama along Nairobi Mombasa highway

17 killed in road accident at Salama along Nairobi Mombasa highway

17 killed in road accident at Salama along Nairobi Mombasa highway

A horrific road accident at Salama, Kilome, Makueni County has claimed the lives of 17 people. The incident occurred along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.

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A horrific road accident at Salama, Kilome, Makueni County has claimed the lives of 17 people. The incident occurred along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.

  • 17 people confirmed dead.
  • Accident site: Salama, Kilome, Makueni County.
  • Location: Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
Saturday 4:24 PMThe Star (Youtube)

Salama crash: Families recall final conversations with victims

Salama crash: Families recall final conversations with victims

Salama crash: Families recall final conversations with victims

Families of the victims of the Salama road crash are sharing their last conversations and cherished memories following the tragic incident.

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Families of the victims of the Salama road crash are sharing their last conversations and cherished memories following the tragic incident.

  • The article highlights the emotional accounts of loved ones remembering their final moments with those lost.
  • The Salama road crash is the central event.
  • The focus is on the personal impact and heartbreak experienced by the families.
Saturday 7:28 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Maombolezo Subukia baada ya vifo vya mahujaji 17

Maombolezo Subukia baada ya vifo vya mahujaji 17

Maombolezo Subukia baada ya vifo vya mahujaji 17

This year's Catholic pilgrimage at the Subukia Shrine in Nakuru County was overshadowed by tragedy, as 17 pilgrims lost their lives.

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This year's Catholic pilgrimage at the Subukia Shrine in Nakuru County was overshadowed by tragedy, as 17 pilgrims lost their lives.

  • 17 pilgrims died during the annual prayer event.
  • The incident occurred at the Subukia Shrine, a significant site for Catholic faithful.
  • The event was intended for prayer and spiritual reflection but turned into a scene of mourning.
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