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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 3, 2026
18h ago
6 killed, 7 critically injured in late-night crash near Konza City

Six people were killed and seven injured after a multi-vehicle crash involving a bus, matatu and lorry along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway near Konza City...
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A tragic multi-vehicle collision near Konza City on the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway on Friday night claimed six lives and left seven critically injured. This incident, involving a bus, a matatu, and a lorry, occurred as concerns over rising road accidents in Kenya intensify at the start of the New Year.
- Six people were killed, and seven others sustained critical injuries in the crash on January 3.
- The Governor of Machakos, Wavinya Ndeti, confirmed the incident and the swift deployment of emergency response teams.
- The accident, which happened around 11pm in the Katumani area, underlines persistent road safety challenges, with 16 people killed in separate crashes on New Year’s Day alone across the country.
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