Horror on Kenyan roads: 9 more dead as toll hits 21 in 24 hours

21 people have died in separate road accidents across Kenya in less than 24 hours...
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At least 21 people have died in separate road accidents across Kenya in less than 24 hours, highlighting a surge in road fatalities. The latest incidents occurred in Kirinyaga and Narok counties.
- A total of 21 fatalities reported in various accidents across the country.
- In Kirinyaga, eight people died when a tuk-tuk collided with a parcel truck.
- In Narok, one person died and four were injured in a multi-vehicle crash.
- Earlier accidents on Thursday night claimed 12 lives, including students and a PSV driver.
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21 Die in Separate Road Accidents Across Kenya in 24 Hours - August 2026
At least 21 people have died in separate road accidents across Kenya in less than 24 hours, highlighting a surge in road fatalities. A tragic road accident on the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County resulted in the deaths of eight people. At least six people died in a tragic road accident on the Marsabit-Isiolo Highway early Friday morning, involving a Mercedes Actros trailer and a Mitsubishi Fuso truck. Additionally, 12 people were killed in twin crashes in Timboroa and Marsabit, deepening concerns over road safety.


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