At least 11 people died following a horrific road accident along the Gilgil–Nakuru highway in Nakuru County.
Police said the fatal crash occurred on April 3, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m. in the Kariandusi area.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace matatu and a trailer.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the matatu, which was heading towards Nakuru, rammed into the rear of the stationary trailer.
The impact of the collision was devastating, leaving the matatu driver dead on the spot alongside 10 passengers, bringing the death toll to 11, police said.
Five other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Gilgil Sub-County Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Police officers visited and processed the scene, with the bodies of the deceased moved to Gilgil Sub-County Hospital mortuary pending identification and postmortem examinations.
The wreckage of both vehicles was towed to Gilgil Police Station for inspection as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
The incident increased to 20, the number of people killed in separate accidents on Friday night alone.
They included 16 passengers and four riders, police said.
The accident comes as the country continues to battle high numbers of road traffic incidents.
On March 29, a tragic road accident along the Nyeri–Nyahururu road claimed 15 lives.
The crash involved a Nissan matatu and a truck ferrying logs.
Central Regional Police Commander Jasper Ombati said the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
“15 people died on the spot, while others were taken to hospitals,” he said.
Police reports indicated that the lorry swerved to avoid cyclists, causing the collision.
Initial reports had suggested 10 fatalities, but authorities later confirmed the death toll had risen to 15.
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