In a recent tragic incident, a bus carrying mourners from a funeral service overturned on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway in western Kenya, leading to the immediate deaths of 25 individuals and leaving 20 others injured. The driver reportedly lost control of the bus, which was transporting passengers from a burial site in Nyahera to Nyakach, roughly 62 km away. The deceased included 10 women, 10 men, and one girl, with many victims linked to the same family.
Tragic Bus Accident Claims 25 Lives in Kenya While Returning from Funeral
Tragic Bus Accident Claims 25 Lives in Kenya While Returning from Funeral
A fatal bus crash in western Kenya has resulted in the loss of 25 lives, with the vehicle overturned and many others injured, highlighting the dangerous conditions of the country's roads.
The local police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident, as the precise cause of the crash is still undetermined. In response to this tragedy, the Kenyan Ministry of Health has urgently called for a blood drive for the survivors, expressing condolences to the families affected by the loss and emphasizing the need for enhanced caution among motorists.
Kenyan President William Ruto took to social media platform X to urge for accountability and preventive measures against traffic violations, stressing the importance of road safety amid rising fatal accidents in the country. The National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya is collaborating in the investigation to discern the underlying cause of the crash.
This incident comes on the heels of a series of deadly accidents, including a recent plane crash in Nairobi resulting in six deaths, and another bus collision with a train in Naivasha that killed nine individuals. Statistics reveal a worrying trend, with road fatalities in Kenya increasing by over 20% between 2020 and 2021, which amounted to more than 4,500 deaths and over 16,000 injuries in 2021 alone.
The unfortunate rise in road accidents points to a pressing need for systemic changes to enhance road safety and protect the lives of Kenyans.
Kenyan President William Ruto took to social media platform X to urge for accountability and preventive measures against traffic violations, stressing the importance of road safety amid rising fatal accidents in the country. The National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya is collaborating in the investigation to discern the underlying cause of the crash.
This incident comes on the heels of a series of deadly accidents, including a recent plane crash in Nairobi resulting in six deaths, and another bus collision with a train in Naivasha that killed nine individuals. Statistics reveal a worrying trend, with road fatalities in Kenya increasing by over 20% between 2020 and 2021, which amounted to more than 4,500 deaths and over 16,000 injuries in 2021 alone.
The unfortunate rise in road accidents points to a pressing need for systemic changes to enhance road safety and protect the lives of Kenyans.
