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January 6, 2026
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Several Feared Dead in Early Morning Crash Between Bus and Lorry

Several Feared Dead in Early Morning Crash Between Bus and Lorry

The incident comes amid the surge in road accidents that have continued to be witnessed across the country as Kenyans commute from the holidays...

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At least four passengers are feared dead after a Uwezo bus collided with a lorry early Tuesday morning on the Londiani–Muhoroni road in Kericho County, in what authorities are calling a known blackspot. This incident adds to a recent surge in road accidents across Kenya, coinciding with holiday travel.

  • Scores of others sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized, while the front of the bus was completely mangled.
  • Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich confirmed the accident and an investigation into its cause has begun.
  • This crash follows two other fatal incidents this week: ten people died on Monday on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, and five died on Saturday on the same highway due to reported brake failure.
  • The Motorists Association of Kenya has called for a crackdown on rogue driving schools, urging the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to ensure comprehensive driver training.

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Multiple Fatal Road Accidents Reported Across Kenya, Including Collisions in Kericho and Kimende - January 2026

A fatal road accident in Kericho County on January 6 claimed six lives and injured 46 others when a Uwezo Sacco bus collided with a trailer. This incident occurred amid a nationwide surge in road accident fatalities, prompting a new road safety campaign by authorities. Separately, at least four passengers are feared dead after another Uwezo bus collided with a lorry on the Londiani–Muhoroni road in Kericho County. A bus carrying students was also involved in a road crash in Kimende as they returned to school. In response to the incidents, the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has accused KeNHA and the police of contributing to fatal accidents by neglecting drivers' concerns.

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