Six people have died, and five others sustained serious injuries after an Isuzu lorry overturned along the Narok-Nakuru Highway near Enengetia Center in Narok County on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The accident involved an Isuzu FRR lorry traveling from Nakuru towards Narok. The vehicle reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a roadside guardrail before overturning.
According to Narok County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia, the driver lost control upon reaching the Enengetia area, causing the fatal crash.
Narok-Nakuru Highway Accident Claims Six Lives, Leaves Five Seriously Injured
The driver, a 35-year-old man, and five passengers died at the scene following the impact. Police had not yet established the identities of the five passengers who lost their lives.
Five other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mau Narok Health Center for medical attention.
Bodies of the six victims were later moved to Egerton Hospital mortuary in Nakuru County, where they are awaiting post-mortem examinations.
The crash occurred near Enengetia Center, along the highway linking Nakuru and Narok counties. The lorry was heading towards Narok when it reportedly veered off the road and overturned.
Police had not provided further details about the circumstances leading to the driver losing control of the vehicle or the identities of the deceased passengers.
Four Teachers and Learner Among Five Killed in Grisly Burnt Forest Road Crash
At least five people died after a Nairobi-bound matatu collided head-on with a trailer carrying ballast near Burnt Forest in the early hours of Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The accident occurred at around 12:20 a.m. at Kondoo, in the Timboroa area, involving a 14-seater North Rift Shuttle matatu travelling from Eldoret towards Nakuru.
Preliminary reports indicated that the trailer driver was attempting to avoid an oncoming Toyota Succeed when the collision occurred. Police launched investigations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
At least five people died at the scene, while several other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby health facilities for emergency treatment.
Among those reported dead were four teachers and a learner from Matete Sub-County in Kakamega County. The group was reportedly travelling to Nairobi to attend a wedding.
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Images from the accident scene showed the matatu extensively damaged, with a shattered windscreen, broken windows, damaged tyres and crushed seats.
NTSA Nationwide Crackdown on Highways
The accident comes amid an intensified nationwide road safety campaign by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police Service ahead of the festive season.
The two agencies have launched a 24-hour enforcement operation dubbed “Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani”, targeting motorists and public service vehicles across the country.
This crackdown includes increased daytime and nighttime patrols along major highways and busy transport corridors, with authorities placing particular attention on late-night travel, when fatal road crashes are frequently reported.
Among the key offenses being targeted are speeding, drunk driving, overloading and failure to comply with speed limiter requirements. Officers are also checking vehicle documentation, including driving licenses, PSV badges, insurance certificates, inspection stickers and Road Service Licenses.
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The operation also targets vehicles with mechanical defects such as broken headlights, cracked windscreens, and worn-out tires, as well as violations involving passenger manifests, driver records, and designated routes.
NTSA and police are also enforcing seatbelt requirements for motorists and passengers, as well as mandatory helmets, reflectors and protective gear for motorcycle riders.
During the operation, officers will use real-time speed monitoring systems and inspect vehicle speed limiters to establish whether they are functioning and transmitting live data to the Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS).
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