In a tragic accident on Sunday, September 28, near Gilgil on the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway, 14 members of the same extended family were killed when their 14-seater matatu collided head-on with a truck. Four other family members remain hospitalized in critical condition. The family was en route to a gathering in Solai, Rongai Sub-County.

• 14 fatalities reported, all from the same extended family.
• Family Spokesperson Patrick Mburu identified the deceased, including his parents Elijah Mburu and Lydia Njeri, and several siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
• Preliminary investigations by Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Wakio indicate the matatu driver was overtaking unsafely, causing the crash at Kariandusi.