Why the Nakuru–Naivasha Highway Remains One of Kenya’s Deadliest Roads

The Nakuru–Naivasha Highway is infamous as one of Kenya's deadliest roads, a reputation tragically reinforced by the recent death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in a head-on collision. The accident occurred on a notorious blackspot at Karai, highlighting the persistent dangers of this busy transport corridor, especially during nighttime hours.

Motorists Lobby blames Jirongo’s Death on Failure to Dual Nakuru-Naivasha Highway

The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has attributed the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo to the protracted failure by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to dual the Nakuru-Naivasha Highway. Jirongo died in a head-on collision on Friday, an incident MAK claims was preventable and a result of sustained institutional negligence.

Former minister Cyrus Jirongo dies in fatal road crash along Nairobi–Nakuru highway

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo dies in a road accident

Police Report: Jirongo Was Driving Towards Nairobi When His Mercedes Benz Collided Head-On With A Bus

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died in a head-on collision on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway when his Mercedes Benz E350 crashed into a Climax Coach bus early Saturday morning. A police report indicates that Jirongo was driving towards Nairobi when his vehicle veered into the path of an oncoming bus.