On December 25, 2024, two lorries were involved in a collision at Mau Narok’s Mwisho wa Lami area, leaving 40 individuals injured. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the casualties and coordinated with other emergency response teams to manage the situation.
Emergency responders, including Kenya Police, Red Cross Action Teams, the County Government Ambulance Service, and Emergency Kenya Services, arrived promptly at the scene. All injured individuals were evacuated to Nakuru Provincial Hospital, where some victims were reported to be in critical condition.
This incident is part of a worrying trend of road accidents during the festive season. On Monday, December 23, another tragic accident occurred at Matauro in the Duka Moja area along the Narok-Suswa-Mai Mahiu highway.
The crash involved multiple vehicles, leaving at least eight people dead. According to witnesses, the accident happened mid-morning after a lorry driver lost control, leading to a collision involving six vehicles and a motorcycle.
Police reported that the crash was caused by a tyre burst on a trailer traveling from Narok to Mai Mahiu. The trailer struck several vehicles, including a Toyota Premio, an Ena Coach bus, and a Narok Line matatu, scattering them across the road. Three occupants of the matatu died at the scene.
Musalia Mudavadi Calls for Action
Amid the rise in road accidents, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed and unroadworthy Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with traffic officers, has intensified efforts to enforce compliance with traffic laws.
The NTSA has also launched road safety education campaigns and conducted compliance checks on major highways across the country.
On December 19, Mudavadi announced plans to strengthen police presence and patrols on key highways, operating during both daytime and nighttime hours, as part of broader efforts to curb road carnage during the holiday season.
