26 January 2023

• The accident was confirmed by the National Police Service via their social platforms.

Four adults and a child have died after two matatus rammed into a stalled lorry along Nakuru-Gilgil Highway near Kikopey Trading Centre.

The accident was confirmed by the National Police Service via their social platforms.

The accident occurred about 5:00 am on 26th January 2023.

According to the Police preliminary investigations two matatus belonging to Nairobi and Mololine Bus Companies rammed onto a lorry that was stalled along the climbing lane facing towards Nairobi direction.

As a result of the impact, five people (4 adults and 1 child) lost their lives, while several others were injured.

Police have launched comprehensive investigations into the matter.

The police have appealed the public to be careful on the road.

"We appeal to motorists and all road users to adhere to traffic rules by driving within the legal speed limits, refraining from driving under influence of alcohol and any other form of recklessness on the road."