Two people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries following a fatal road crash on the Siaya-Kisumu road on Friday, April 25, at Ng’iya Center.
The collision involved a Kenyan Urban People Association (KUPA) truck transporting coffins and a public service vehicle (PSV) matatu.
Images and videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed the matatu's rear end severely damaged, indicating the intensity of the crash, which resulted in severe injuries.
According to a report, emergency responders rushed the injured to Siaya Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
This tragic incident comes just days after another deadly accident on April 19, 2025, along Thika Road near Membley, Ruiru.
In that early morning crash, a private saloon car rammed into a stalled trailer near the Kenyatta University Referral Hospital.
Four people lost their lives, while others sustained serious injuries. According to the report, the driver of the private car was speeding and could not react in time due to poor visibility and the lack of warning signage from the trailer driver.
The back-to-back accidents have sparked fresh concern over road safety in Kenya. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has since launched a nationwide crackdown on traffic law offenders.
During the crackdown, NTSA Chairman Khatib Mwashetani stated that NTSA officers would be focused on apprehending vehicles that have not installed speed governors, drunk drivers, and other offenders.
Authorities are urging drivers to observe speed limits, avoid driving under the influence, and ensure stalled vehicles are properly marked to prevent further tragedies.
Drivers are also urged to take adequate rest and plan in advance to ensure they rest well before beginning their journey, maintaining alertness on the road. They were also implored to ensure their vehicles are serviced before taking to the road to ensure a smooth journey.
These incidents highlight the critical need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and heightened public awareness to make Kenyan roads safer for all.
