At least seven people were killed on Saturday, August 9, when a Nairobi-bound matatu collided head-on with a lorry at Korompoi, along the Isinya-Namanga highway in Kajiado County.
Witnesses say the matatu was attempting to overtake when it crashed into the oncoming lorry, leaving both vehicles mangled beyond recognition. Several passengers died on the spot, while others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Police have launched investigations into the accident, which caused a major traffic snarl-up on the busy highway. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution, as the Isinya-Namanga stretch has become notorious for deadly crashes.
