Transport CS Chirchir says action to be taken against any violations in Nyeri crash

16 people have been confirmed dead after a matatu and a lorry collided near Dedan Kimathi University on Saturday evening. While 15 died on Saturday, Regional Traffic Commandant Elizabeth Vivi has said that one more person succumbed to injuries on Sunday. 

Following the deadly crash, CS Chirchir has condoled with the affected families, praying for a swift recovery for those injured. 

In a statement to newsrooms, the transport minister said NTSA and other agencies will “thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and take firm, decisive action against any violations.”

“The Government remains committed to strengthening road safety measures, enforcing compliance, and ensuring accountability to prevent such tragedies,” said CS Chirchir. 

While urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads, CS Chirchir said there will be intensified enforcement, audits, and compliance checks across Kenyan highways. This, he added, would ensure accountability and protect all road users. 

Commandant Vivi on Sunday called on the public to visit the Nyeri Referral Hospital to identify 6 bodies of victims who died in the crash. 

10 other bodies have been positively identified by family members 

3 adults and a child are among the survivors of the crash. 

According to witness statements, the accident occurred as the lorry driver escaped hitting a boda boda. This led to a head-on collision between the lorry, which had three occupants, and the matatu headed to Mweiga.