A saloon car caught fire after striking pedestrians at Kenol Stage on Ngong Road.
A saloon car struck pedestrians at Kenol Stage on Thursday morning before catching fire, with initial accounts alleging boda boda riders ignited it.
Three people are feared dead following a Ngong Road crash at Kenol Stage in Nairobi on Thursday morning. A saloon car struck pedestrians before going up in flames near the Raila Odinga International Stadium.
The collision happened at about 7.25am. Eyewitnesses said the dark blue vehicle approached from the Ngong direction, lost control and hit the pavement before striking pedestrians.
A woman waiting for a matatu reportedly died at the scene. Meanwhile, initial accounts indicated that two other people suffered injuries and went to hospital.
The collision also sparked anger among boda boda riders. Initial accounts alleged that riders set the car alight after it hit the pedestrians.
Ngong Road crash adds to road safety concerns
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety along the busy stretch of Ngong Road. Motorists, pedestrians and public service vehicles regularly use the area around Kenol Stage.
Investigators are expected to examine how the vehicle lost control before hitting people beside the road. The reported death toll remains provisional, with three people feared dead following the collision and fire.
Meanwhile, the crash comes amid wider concern over road deaths across Kenya. Figures attributed to the National Transport and Safety Authority put fatalities at 3,995 between January 1 and October 4, 2026. That compares with 3,657 deaths during a similar period in 2025.
