Tag: #Death Toll
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Seven Dead in Major Road Crash on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway
A serious accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the Diatomite area in Gilgil involving a truck and three matatus. The collision left several PSVs badly damaged, with passengers trapped inside. Police report that seven people have died – five at the scene and two others later at St Mary’s Hospital — while eleven others sustained…
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Several Feared Trapped as Building Collapses in Nairobi’s Karen Area
A building has collapsed in Karen, Nairobi, with an unknown number of people feared trapped as rescue operations continue. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko confirmed the incident, stating that several people were trapped and at least three bodies had been recovered. As of publication, neither the Nairobi County government nor the National Disaster Management Unit…
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16-Storey Apartment Under Construction Collapses in Nairobi’s South C, Several Feared Trapped
Tragedy struck Nairobi on January 1, 2026, after a 16-storey residential apartment building under construction collapsed in South C estate, sparking panic and urgent rescue operations. Several people are feared trapped beneath the debris, though authorities had not confirmed the number of casualties by the time of publishing. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police officers and…
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Seven Killed in Lorry-Matatu Collision on Katito–Kendu Bay Highway
A cloud of grief has descended on western Kenya following a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of seven people along the Katito–Kendu Bay Highway. The fatal collision, involving a lorry and a Nissan matatu, occurred on Wednesday afternoon at Pap Onditi, a busy and often congested stretch on the Kisumu–Kendu Bay route. According…