Deadly Collision at Notorious Black Spot
Nairobi, Kenya- A devastating road crash in Migaa, Molo, claimed 14 lives early Friday morning after a trailer lost control and plowed into a Kitale Shuttle matatu.
The 3 a.m. collision, described by police as one of the worst in recent months, left no survivors.
According to police reports, the accident occurred along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, a stretch notoriously known as a black spot due to frequent deadly crashes.
Among the victims were nine men, four women, and one child. Twelve were passengers in the matatu, while the trailer driver and his crew also perished in the impact.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri confirmed that preliminary findings suggest the trailer’s driver lost control before ramming into the matatu, dragging it for a distance before coming to a stop.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene but found no one alive.
At least 13 people have been confirmed dead in the Migaa area (Molo) along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. This following a tragic road accident in the area involving a trailer and a Kitale Shuttle matatu.
The Grim Reality of Kenya’s Road Carnage
This tragic crash adds to Kenya’s worsening road safety crisis.
Statistics from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reveal a steady rise in fatalities, with over 4,282 people killed in accidents between January and November 2024—a sharp increase from 3,901 deaths recorded during the same period in 2023.
With over 21,620 accidents reported in 2024 alone, authorities are grappling with how to curb these deadly trends.
Police and government agencies have intensified awareness campaigns, but enforcement remains a challenge.
THIS IS SO SAD. Imagine all the 13 passengers, 8men, 4 women and a kid plus the driver of this mat died on the spot this morning at migaa area while heading to Nakuru after their mathree was hit from behind by a trailer which was ferrying coffee. May their souls rest in eternal…
Authorities Call for Caution and Stricter Enforcement
Following the Migaa crash, authorities are once again urging motorists to exercise caution—especially when driving through high-risk zones like the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
“That area is a known black spot, and we urge drivers to slow down and be extra vigilant,” Muchiri stated.
He added that traffic enforcement agencies are launching a new road safety campaign to tackle reckless driving and improve compliance with traffic laws.
As Kenya mourns yet another tragic loss on its highways, the question remains: What more can be done to stop these preventable deaths?
