Kang’ata urges prayers for families of 13 killed in Nakuru crash
By William Muthama, September 29, 2025Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of 13 people who lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Kariandusi near Kikopey on the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
In a statement on Monday, September 29, 2025, through his X page Kang’ata said the victims were from Murang’a County, Kandara Constituency, Ruchu Ward.
Elsewhere, road safety players have linked fake driving licenses to the deadly road carnage.
He emphasised the need for prayers and support for the grieving families. “Let us keep the families of the deceased in our prayers,” he said, acknowledging the devastating impact of the crash on the local community.
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Tragic crash details
The accident occurred on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025, when a 14-seater matatu collided head-on with a trailer.
Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio confirmed the fatalities and said several passengers were also injured.
Eyewitnesses described the collision as terrifying, noting that the matatu was badly crushed while the trailer overturned, scattering cargo and personal belongings across the highway.
The Nakuru–Nairobi Highway, part of the busy Northern Corridor, is notorious for high accident rates at black spots such as Kimende, Kinungi, and Gilgil. Poor road design, speeding, and heavy traffic have contributed to repeated tragedies along the route.
Just a day earlier, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, an ambulance carrying a patient, her husband, two relatives, a nurse, and the driver lost control on the same highway near Kimende.
The crash, which occurred between Kikopey and St Mary’s Hospital, involved several vehicles, including a truck that overturned and completely blocked the busy road.