The crash came about three weeks after 17 people died on the same highway, and officials say the stretch is a designated black spot for road crashes.
MAKUENI, Kenya - October 25, 2026
At least 22 people died on Sunday after a bus and a truck crashed on Kenya's main highway, police said. Several more people were hurt and are being treated. A county commissioner said the death toll could rise.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday morning, reported October 25, 2026
- Location: Kenya's main highway, Makueni County
- Type of crash: Collision between a bus and a truck
- Vehicles involved: One bus and one truck
- Injuries / fatalities: At least 22 killed; several others injured
- Responding agencies: Police; Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority
- Reported by: The Seattle Times, citing The Associated Press
Crash Overview
The collision happened on Sunday morning on the highway that links the capital, Nairobi, with the coastal city of Mombasa. Police said the bus and truck collided, killing at least 22 people. Several others were hurt and were receiving treatment at the time of reporting.
The crash came about three weeks after 17 people died in another accident on the same highway. According to the reports, the circumstances of Sunday's crash remain unclear.
The National Transport and Safety Authority said this section of highway is designated a black spot for crashes and that recommendations have been issued to address safety concerns.
People Involved
The passengers were reportedly returning from a funeral when the crash occurred. Police said at least 22 people were killed and several others were injured. Makueni County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif said the death toll could rise.
Investigation Status
Police are among the agencies named in reporting on the crash. The reports do not say what caused the collision or whether any factors, citations or charges have been identified. The reports also do not say whether speeding or road conditions played a role.