Why the Nakuru–Naivasha Highway Remains One of Kenya’s Deadliest Roads
On Saturday at about 3am, at a dark stretch in Karai, Jirongo’s white Mercedes Benz E350 met a Climax bus head-on. The violence of the impact was clear from the wreckage that lay twisted on the roadside. But for many who know this corridor well, the accident did not come as a s..
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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.
- Over 4,100 people have been killed on Kenyan roads this year, the highest figure in years, according to NTSA.
- The crash involving Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz E350 and a Climax bus happened around 3 am in Karai, a section known for poor visibility and narrow bends.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority and NTSA have repeatedly flagged dangerous segments including Karai, Kinungi, Gilgil, Elementaita, and the Delamere stretch.
- The government launched the Rironi–Mau Summit Road project, expected to be completed by June 1, 2027, to upgrade the highway into a dual carriageway and improve safety.
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Former MP Cyrus Jirongo Dies in Crash on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway - December 2025
The family of former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo, is demanding an investigation into his sudden death following a fatal accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Saturday, December 13. Family and friends, including former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, suspect foul play regarding the circumstances of his death. The accident occurred in a head-on collision on a notorious blackspot at Karai, reinforcing the Nakuru–Naivasha Highway's reputation as one of Kenya's deadliest roads. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta paid tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo, remembering him as a bold and principled leader who worked tirelessly for the nation.
