A bus carrying church mourners collided on the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway on Saturday, killing at least 24 people, officials said. The victims included members of a congregation travelling for a funeral; details on injuries and the cause of the crash were not immediately released.
The tragedy struck one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors and comes weeks after a separate road accident in the country that left 17 people dead. The recurrence of fatal collisions has intensified public concern about road safety standards and vehicle operations on long-distance routes.
In response to the latest crash, the government issued a public pledge to crack down on road safety violations. Officials said they would step up enforcement and review measures aimed at reducing accidents, though they gave few specifics about new policies or timelines for implementation.
Authorities said investigations into the circumstances of the bus crash are under way. Emergency services and local officials are expected to provide further information as inquiries continue and families of the victims are notified.
Road safety advocates have long urged stronger oversight of commercial passenger transport in Kenya, citing factors such as vehicle maintenance, driver training and enforcement of traffic regulations. The recent spate of deadly collisions has added pressure on authorities to address those concerns more decisively.