Two people have died following a head-on collision involving two Toyota matatus and a bicycle at Nyakwere area along the Katito-Kendu Bay Road on Friday afternoon.
The accident occurred at about 1:30 pm on October 16, 2026, and involved two matatus.
One was a Toyota matatu, registration number KDW 864 R, belonging to Nyakija Sacco and driven by Chrispine Ngere.
The other, registration number KDK 102 S, was operated by Flexis Sacco and driven by George Otieno.
According to the initial account, Ngere was overtaking a cyclist, identified as 60-year-old William Onyango, when he swerved into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming matatu.
Ngere and an unidentified passenger died at the scene.
Three other passengers sustained serious injuries.
They were identified as Derick Odhiambo, who suffered a deep cut to the head; Cliftone Otieno, who sustained cuts to both legs; and Johnstone Otieno, who sustained a cut to his right hand.
Police attended the scene and took the necessary action. Both vehicles were extensively damaged and were towed to Pap Onditi Police Station for inspection.
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
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