Six Killed in Kericho Bus-Truck Collision as Road Accident Toll Rises Nationwide
Thirteen of the injured suffered minor injuries, while others were treated and discharged. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A fatal road accident in Kericho County, Kenya, on Tuesday, January 6, claimed the lives of six people and injured 46 others when a Uwezo Sacco bus collided with a trailer. This incident contributes to a nationwide surge in road accident fatalities, prompting a new road safety campaign by authorities.
- More than 60 deaths have been recorded in road accidents across Kenya since the start of the year.
- Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich stated that investigations into the accident's cause are ongoing.
- In 2025, nearly 5,000 people were killed in road crashes nationwide.
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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.
