At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crash
Summary
At least 17 people, mostly Catholic pilgrims, died in a multi-vehicle crash on a highway near Mombasa, Kenya. The accident happened after a truck driver failed to overtake another truck, causing a collision with a minibus carrying the pilgrims.Key Facts
- The crash occurred near Salama, about 90 kilometers southeast of Nairobi.
- A truck driver’s failed overtaking caused the collision involving several vehicles, including a pilgrim minibus.
- 17 people died at the scene, including the minibus driver and 16 passengers, most of whom were women.
- The pilgrims were traveling to a prayer site in Nakuru County, west of Nairobi.
- Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Authority is investigating the crash.
- The crash happened on a road known as a “black spot,” meaning it is a dangerous area prone to accidents.
- Kenya had over 5,000 road deaths last year and more than 2,000 in the first half of 2026.
- Common causes of road accidents in Kenya include bad vehicle maintenance, speeding, and poor road conditions.
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