Scores feared dead after accident along Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway
By Nancy Marende, August 10, 2025Several people are feared dead after a truck with failed brakes rammed into an Ena Coach bus and other vehicles along the Mai Mahiu–Narok Highway on the night of August 9, 2025.
In a statement on Sunday morning on August 10, 2025, Ena Coach stated that their bus, registration number KDE 279Q, was en route from Nairobi to Kehancha with 47 passengers and three crew members when tragedy struck near the historical Catholic Church along the escarpment.
The bus had departed Nairobi at around 8:00 pm without incident.
While descending the escarpment, a truck reportedly lost its brakes, hitting two vehicles before smashing into the rear of the bus, forcing it off the road, where it overturned.
The company confirmed the deaths of two passengers, a woman and a minor, while several others sustained injuries.
“It is with profound sorrow that we report the loss of two passengers, a female adult and a minor. Several others sustained injuries,” read the statement in part.
Furthermore, Ena Coach revealed that rescue teams from St John’s Ambulance, police, and members of the public responded swiftly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Many have since been treated and discharged, while others remain admitted.
“Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences and stand with you in this time of grief. To those injured, we offer our sincere wishes for a swift and complete recovery,” read the statement.
Additionally, the company stated that it is cooperating with relevant authorities as investigations and next steps unfold.
“Thank you to all who offered assistance during this difficult time. Together, we hope for healing. understanding, and continued safety on our roads.”
Kitengela accident
This comes a day after seven people died on the spot, and others were critically injured in a grisly accident at Korompoi, Kitengela, along the Nairobi-Namanga highway, resulting in a heavy traffic snarl-up.
The accident involved a lorry and a 14-seater matatu that was heading in the direction of Kitengela from Kajiado, while the lorry was heading towards Isinya.
According to a traffic police preliminary investigations report on August 9, 2025, the speeding lorry was overtaking another vehicle before it collided with the oncoming PSV.
Confirming the fatal accident, Isinya Sub-County police commander Simon Lokitari has called on all road users to exercise caution while using the road to avert accidents.
He stated that cases of motorists speeding are rampant due to the assumption that the road has no heavy traffic.
“It is unfortunate that seven people have lost their lives on the spot this morning. From eyewitness accounts, the speeding lorry heading towards the Isinya direction collided with an oncoming PSV vehicle, which had passengers, resulting in a huge, deadly impact.
“The accident happened at around 7:30 am. Our traffic police rushed to the scene and evacuated those who were trapped inside, and they have been rushed to various health facilities,’’ Lokitari said.