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December 5, 2025
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Several Feared Dead, Others Injured as Matatu Loses Control, Overturns

Several Feared Dead, Others Injured as Matatu Loses Control, Overturns

Local police revealed that driver of the matatu was among those killed, and clarified that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash...

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Four people died and several others were injured after a matatu lost control and overturned in Bumala, Busia County, on Friday, December 5. The accident occurred in the Wakhungu area of Nangina Ward as the vehicle traveled from Bumala town towards Port Victoria.

  • Four fatalities were confirmed, including the driver, a woman, and two men.
  • Samia Sub-County OCPD Richard Moracha confirmed the incident and stated an investigation is ongoing.
  • The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police Service (NPS) have intensified road patrols and compliance checks during the festive season, leveraging the Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS) launched in 2023.
  • Preliminary reports suggest a burst front tyre caused the driver to lose control.
  • The injured were transported to Nangina Mission Hospital for treatment.

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