One killed, 30 injured after bus rams into pedestrians in Ngara

One person died and at least 30 others were injured after a speeding bus rammed into pedestrians at a bus stop in the Ngara area of Nairobi, police said.

Authorities warned the number of casualties could rise, as several victims sustained multiple injuries. Nairobi police commander George Seda confirmed that one person died at the scene.

Witnesses said the driver appeared to lose control of the bus before it veered into a group of people. One witness reported seeing a body lying on the ground as rescue efforts continued.

Those injured were rushed to the hospital, with several said to be in critical condition.

The incident occurred outside Nairobi City Primary School, where a group of teachers had gathered. It is believed some of those injured were teachers.

According to eyewitness accounts, teachers were queuing outside the school as voting continued inside when a Githurai-bound public service vehicle (PSV) minibus lost control and rammed into the crowd.

The accident happened at about 5 pm.

The crash comes amid ongoing efforts to address road accidents in the country.

In a separate incident earlier, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 19 injured people were taken to Nyeri County Referral Hospital following a road crash involving a school vehicle in Endarasha, Nyeri County.

The humanitarian agency said rescue operations were ongoing to reach those still trapped after the vehicle reportedly veered off the road and overturned along Charity Road in Kieni West.

Police said no deaths were reported in that incident. Emergency responders, including multiple ambulances and local residents, assisted at the scene.

Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

Mechanical failures linked to poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as major contributors to crashes.

In addition to driver-related factors, poor road conditions such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting have made travel increasingly hazardous.