Several injured after lorry rams into bus on Thika Road

Several people were injured after a lorry rammed into a bus along Thika Road on Monday morning.

The impact of the accident left the bus lying on its side, though casualties were reported.

The accident which occurred near Safari Park led to a major traffic snarl-up along the busy Highway.

Police said the injured were rushed to the hospital. It is not clear how many people were injured then.

Witnesses blamed speeding and slippery roads for the accident which happened near the Safari Park Hotel, on the Nairobi city-bound lane.

It caused a huge traffic jam before the scene was cleared.

Police said preliminary findings showed the crash may have happened as one of the vehicles attempted to overtake the other.

The accident comes at a time when the country is experiencing heavy rains. Officials have called for caution on the roads for the safety of all.

Meanwhile, seven people were killed on Monday dawn and Sunday night in separate road accidents in the country.

Police said the victims included three passengers, two pedestrians and two drivers.

At least 28 people were injured in the accidents and included eight passengers, eight riders, three pedestrians, three drivers and six pillion passengers.

The injured victims were rushed to hospitals pending investigations. Police say fatal accidents have been on the rise amid efforts to address the menace.

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

Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes.

In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions—such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting—make travel increasingly hazardous, particularly at night