Outrage as Motorists Blame Govt for Deadly Accidents
Their concern follows several road accidents recently witnessed in the country, especially in December and at the start of the new year 2026...
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The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has accused Kenyan government authorities, specifically the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) and the police, of contributing to recent fatal road accidents by neglecting drivers' input and concerns.
- Over 16 people were killed in the first 72 hours of the new year, with another six confirmed dead on January 6 along the Londiani-Muhoroni road.
- The LoDDCA claims they are sidelined from policy-making by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Ministry of Transport, and the police.
- Drivers cite issues such as excessive working hours, forced night driving, poor pay, and unsafe routes, and have accused the Ministry of Labour of failing to enforce relevant laws and the police of encouraging bribery.
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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.
