Six killed, several injured in separate road crashes in Machakos and Narok

At least six people lost their lives, and four others sustained serious injuries in two separate road accidents reported on Sunday night in Machakos and Narok counties.

In the first incident, a head-on collision between two motorcycles at Kathithima, along the Tala-Kangundo road, claimed the lives of both riders.

The crash, which occurred around 11 pm, also left two pillion passengers critically injured. They were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Earlier that evening, around 8 pm, a deadly multi-vehicle crash along the Mai Mahiu–Narok highway at Duka Moja area left four people dead.

The accident involved two trailers, a salon car, and a motorcycle. According to police reports, a trailer travelling from Narok toward Mai Mahiu hit a motorcycle, killing the rider and his passenger on the spot.

The same trailer then collided with another trailer and a saloon car, forcing the vehicles off the road.

Two more people died in that crash: one passenger in the salon car and another in the second trailer. Several others, including the drivers, sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.

The bodies of the victims were moved to local mortuaries, and the involved vehicles were towed to nearby police stations for further investigation.

According to police, a total of 14 people died in separate road accidents across the country on Sunday alone.

The victims included six pedestrians, three motorcycle riders, three passengers, and a pillion passenger. At least 15 others were injured, among them seven pedestrians, three drivers, three pillion passengers, a passenger, and a rider.

Oer the weekend, more than 20 people were killed in traffic accidents, underlining the continued crisis on Kenya’s roads

Authorities have attributed the persistent wave of road crashes to reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving—factors that remain among the leading causes of fatalities.

Mechanical issues, such as worn-out tyres and faulty brakes, also contribute significantly to accidents, particularly when combined with poor road conditions like potholes, unclear signage, and inadequate street lighting.

Officials have also pointed to weak enforcement of traffic laws and corruption at some police checkpoints, which they say enables traffic offenders to operate with impunity.

Despite ongoing road safety campaigns by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the number of accidents continues to rise, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current interventions.

Authorities are urging stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and greater public awareness to curb the mounting toll on Kenyan road