A tragic bus crash occurred in western Kenya on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of 25 passengers returning from a funeral. According to local authorities, the driver lost control on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, veering off the road and overturning into a ditch. Reports indicate that the victims included 10 women, 10 men, and one young girl, with 20 others injured, five critically.
Tragic Bus Accident Claims 25 Lives in Kenya During Funeral Return
Tragic Bus Accident Claims 25 Lives in Kenya During Funeral Return
A devastating crash in western Kenya has left 25 mourners dead and many injured, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns.
The bus, which is typically used by a secondary school, had been repurposed for funeral transport as it carried mourners from a burial at Nyahera to Nyakach, covering a distance of about 62 km (38.5 miles). The precise cause of the accident remains unidentified; however, authorities have noted that the area is notoriously prone to similar deadly incidents.
In response to the tragedy, Kenya's Ministry of Health has initiated an urgent blood drive to assist survivors and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. President William Ruto has called for swift accountability from authorities regarding any negligence and stressed the need for enhanced road safety measures.
This event underscores a troubling trend in Kenya, where road fatalities have surged by over 20% from 2020 to 2021, claiming more than 4,500 lives that year alone. Recent days have seen a spate of fatal accidents, including a light aircraft crash in Nairobi that claimed six lives earlier this week and another bus-train collision that took nine lives.
As investigations into this latest tragedy unfold, the National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya is expected to conduct a thorough review to evaluate safety protocols on the nation’s roads.
In response to the tragedy, Kenya's Ministry of Health has initiated an urgent blood drive to assist survivors and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. President William Ruto has called for swift accountability from authorities regarding any negligence and stressed the need for enhanced road safety measures.
This event underscores a troubling trend in Kenya, where road fatalities have surged by over 20% from 2020 to 2021, claiming more than 4,500 lives that year alone. Recent days have seen a spate of fatal accidents, including a light aircraft crash in Nairobi that claimed six lives earlier this week and another bus-train collision that took nine lives.
As investigations into this latest tragedy unfold, the National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya is expected to conduct a thorough review to evaluate safety protocols on the nation’s roads.
