The death toll from a road traffic accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway has risen to eight. “A road traffic accident occurred along Mombasa Road near Konza City at approximately 10:05 pm, involving a bus and a 19-seater Nissan vehicle. Following the incident, eleven injured patients were received at Machakos Level 5 Hospital,” Kalla told reporters on Saturday. “The situation at Machakos Level 5 Hospital remains calm and under control. “Six people died at the scene, while others sustained injuries and were taken to Machakos Level 5 Hospital for treatment,” Abduba said in a phone interview.

Source: The Star January 03, 2026 15:53 UTC