Families of nine victims killed in a devastating road accident in Karai on Monday, January 5, are demanding a thorough government investigation. The collision involved a Greenline bus and a 14-seater matatu on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

• Among the deceased were a Catholic catechist, his wife, and two children; their daughter survived and is receiving treatment.
• Survivors allege reckless driving by the bus driver, prompting calls for police, the National Transport and Safety Authority, and the Ministry of Transport to probe the incident.
• The accident contributes to a concerning rise in road fatalities, with 31 deaths recorded in the first six days of 2026 across Kenya.