A Sunday night collision along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway has left five people dead, including two women and two juveniles, after a PSV bus and a Toyota IST collided head-on at Kikopey in Gilgil.
The crash occurred at about 11pm on September 13, 2026, in the Kamugunda area, according to Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio.
Police said the bus was travelling from Gilgil towards Nakuru when its driver allegedly failed to keep to his near side and drove onto the acceleration lane, colliding with the oncoming Toyota IST.
Four occupants of the private car — two female adults and two juveniles — died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver of the Toyota IST was seriously injured and rushed to St Joseph Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The bodies were taken to PNN Funeral Home for preservation pending identification and postmortem examinations.
The two vehicles were towed to the police station yard and detained for inspection as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
The Kikopey crash was among several road accidents reported across the country on Sunday that left at least 16 people dead.
Police said the fatalities included five passengers, six pedestrians, four riders and one driver, while at least 15 other people suffered serious injuries.
The injured included eight pedestrians, five riders and two pillion passengers.
The latest deaths come amid concern over rising fatalities on Kenyan roads, particularly among pedestrians.
Police have reported a number of cases involving pedestrians being knocked down near footbridges, with some allegedly opting to cross roads instead of using the designated crossings.
Authorities have been arresting pedestrians who avoid footbridges as part of efforts to address the problem.
More than 4,000 people are killed in road crashes in Kenya every year, while thousands more suffer serious injuries, according to available statistics.
The deaths have continued to raise concerns over road safety and the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing fatalities on the country’s roads.