Following a tragic Kisumu bus crash that claimed 25 lives and injured 32, President William Ruto has issued a stern directive for immediate action against those responsible for negligence and for addressing all traffic violations to enhance road safety nationwide. The accident involved a bus carrying Sigoti Clan mourners returning from a funeral.

• The crash occurred at Coptic Roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway on Friday, August 8, 2025.
• The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) dispatched a team for investigation, and Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced a full assessment.
• Health Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga announced an urgent blood drive on Saturday, August 9, at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) for survivors.