Devastation for families as victims of Nyeri horror crash are identified

A matatu collided head-on with a lorry carrying logs near Dedan Kimathi University, claiming 16 lives...

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A devastating head-on collision between a matatu and a lorry on the Nyeri–Nyahururu highway on March 27, 2026, has claimed the lives of 16 people, including a mother and her two-year-old daughter.

The accident involved a matatu carrying 14 passengers and two children, and a lorry carrying logs.
The Central Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer, Elizabeth Vivi, stated the collision occurred when the lorry driver swerved to avoid a motorcycle.
Ten victims have been identified, while six remain unidentified, and four survivors are in critical condition.
Preliminary investigations by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) suggest factors like speeding and reckless driving.

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