NTSA is investigating a fatal collision at Kanga near Mtito Andei.
NTSA and police are investigating a head-on collision near Mtito Andei that killed several people and injured passengers.
Improper overtaking may have contributed to the fatal Kanga crash along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said.
A public service vehicle and a commercial vehicle collided head-on near Mtito Andei on Sunday, October 25, 2026. NTSA reported multiple deaths and injuries to several passengers but did not confirm the death toll.
Kanga crash investigation underway
In its Sunday statement, NTSA said preliminary reports suggested improper overtaking as a possible contributing factor. However, the authority has not established the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
Its crash investigation team is working with police to determine what happened. Further investigations will also establish the sequence of events that led to the two vehicles colliding.
The initial statement did not provide details of the injured passengers. NTSA nevertheless acknowledged that survivors were receiving treatment and wished them a speedy recovery.
NTSA offers condolences to families
The authority also expressed sympathy to the families and friends of those who died in the collision.
The crash occurred on a busy transport corridor connecting Nairobi to the Coast. Along this route, motorists share the highway with long-distance buses, commercial trucks and other vehicles.
The incident has renewed attention on road safety along the highway. However, NTSA’s suggestion about improper overtaking remains preliminary as its team and police investigate the collision.
