Road Safety Alert - Guardian Angel Bus Carrying Students Oveturns on Nairobi-Naivasha Highway

A Guardian Angel bus ferrying students returning to school for the new term overturned Tuesday morning at Kimende, a known blackspot along the Nairobi-Naivasha highway. The vehicle reportedly veered off the main carriageway and landed on its side. Preliminary reports from the scene suggest that at least 10 students were injured in the incident, though most were reported to have escaped without life-threatening harm.

Emergency response teams and local residents assisted in the evacuation of the passengers from the wreckage. The Kimende stretch is frequently cited by motorists for its steep descents and heavy fog, which often impact visibility and vehicle control. Police have arrived at the site to manage traffic flow and coordinate the recovery of the bus, which remains off the road.

This accident follows a series of fatal crashes on the same highway in the opening week of 2026. On Monday, a collision between a bus and a 14-seater matatu at the Karai area near Naivasha resulted in 10 fatalities. Authorities have issued a general advisory for motorists to reduce speed and maintain safe following distances, particularly as schools reopen across the country and traffic volumes increase.

Traffic police on site are currently investigating the circumstances that led the driver to lose control of the bus. Motorists approaching the Kimende area are advised to exercise caution and follow directions from responders to avoid further congestion or secondary accidents.