NAIROBI, Kenya — Several players from Women National Super League side Lowland Starlets FC were injured on Sunday morning after their team bus was involved in a road accident along the Chepilat–Chabera Highway in Bomet County.
The team was travelling to Bunyore for a scheduled 10 a.m. league fixture against Bunyore Starlets when the bus reportedly overturned near Chepilat trading centre.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least 13 players and members of the technical bench sustained injuries in the incident, with around 10 players among those affected. Emergency responders rushed the victims to Kaplong Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the accident, though investigations are expected to focus on factors such as road conditions, vehicle status, and driver control.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety and welfare of athletes travelling for domestic competitions, particularly in lower-tier leagues where logistical challenges and limited resources can expose teams to risk.
Lowland Starlets FC competes in Kenya’s Women National Super League, a key feeder competition to the top-tier Women Premier League. Matches in the league often require teams to travel long distances across counties, increasing exposure to road hazards.
Officials are yet to issue a formal update on the condition of the injured players, while it remains unclear whether the scheduled match against Bunyore Starlets proceeded as planned.
Football stakeholders and fans have since taken to social media to express concern and wish the injured a quick recovery, as calls grow for improved transport safety standards for teams.
The accident comes amid heightened national attention on road safety following a series of recent crashes, adding urgency to calls for stricter enforcement and better protections for passengers.
As investigations continue, the focus will be on the recovery of the injured and measures to prevent similar incidents in future, particularly within Kenya’s sporting sector where travel remains an essential but risky part of competition.
