Several people are feared dead following a fatal road accident involving a Tahmeed bus and a Naekana Shuttle, a 19-seater Toyota Hiace.
The accident occurred at around 11 p.m. on the night of January 2 at Konza City, Machakos County.
Photos Seen by The Kenya Times, showed the Naekana Shuttle extensively damaged, with its front section completely crushed, the windscreen shattered and the roof caved in, pointing to a high-impact collision.
The vehicle had veered off the road, with twisted metal and torn doors visible.
Several bystanders were seen standing near the wreckage.
On the other hand, the Tahmeed Bus was seen off the roadway, resting on uneven ground, with visible damage to the front section of the bus.
The impact of the accident appeared to have affected the driver’s side of the bus, consistent with damage sustained during the collision with the Naekana Shuttle.
An urgent appeal was issued to Machakos County Government ambulances and any nearby emergency responders to rush to the scene to support rescue and medical operations.
Later, the Machakos County emergency response teams were dispatched to assist in rescuing the injured and ferrying them to hospital for treatment.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the exact number of fatalities and injuries during the accident.
On November 13, a Tahmeed bus has been involved in an accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, leaving several passengers injured.
This follows another incident on November 9, when a Tahmeed bus crashed at Nairobi’s Nyayo Roundabout.
Several passengers were also injured, with some reportedly sustaining injuries to the chest, head, and legs.
NTSA Accident Statistics
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) cautioned drivers and motorcycle operators against speeding, drunk driving, and operating unroadworthy vehicles.
According to NTSA statistics, between January 1 and November 13, 2025, Kenya recorded 21,042 road crash victims nationwide.
These included 4,195 fatalities, 9,888 serious injuries, and 6,959 minor injuries—a 2.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The data also indicate a slight decline in pedestrian deaths.
However, fatalities among drivers, motorcycle pillion passengers, and bodaboda riders rose by 8.67 percent, 15.13 percent, and 9.15 percent, respectively.
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About Tahmeed Express
Tahmeed Transporters is a regional long-distance bus operator with routes across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The company operates scheduled intercity services linking major urban centres within the East African region.
Its routes include cross-border and domestic corridors such as Nairobi–Mombasa, Nairobi–Kampala, Nairobi–Dar es Salaam, Mombasa–Dar es Salaam, Mombasa–Malaba and Mombasa–Kitale.
The company operates a fleet of long-distance coaches used for passenger transport and also offers charter services for private and group travel.
Tahmeed has been in operation for about a decade and is among several bus operators serving regional and cross-border routes in East Africa.
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About Naekana Sacco
Naekana Route 134 Sacco Society Limited, commonly known as Naekana Sacco, is a leading public service transport operator in Kenya. With over four decades of experience, it is one of the country’s longest-serving matatu companies.
In addition to passenger transport, Naekana Sacco offers courier services along its established routes, providing a reliable option for sending goods across the regions it serves.
The Sacco connects Nairobi to more than 12 destinations, covering key towns in Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, and Mombasa Counties. Some of its major routes include:
- Nairobi – Kitengela – Isinya – Kajiado – Namanga
- Nairobi – Mtito Andei – Voi – Mombasa
- Nairobi – Emali – Loitoktok – Taveta – Voi – Mombasa
- Nairobi – Mbumbuni – Wote
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