Two people, an adult woman and a minor, died on Saturday night after an ENA Coach bus travelling from Nairobi to Kehancha was involved in a road accident along the Escarpment.
According to the company, the bus, registration number KDE 279Q, had departed Nairobi at around 8pm with 47 passengers and three crew members on board. The journey was uneventful until the vehicle began descending near the historical Catholic Church, where a truck reportedly lost its brakes.
Witnesses said the truck first struck two other vehicles before ramming the bus from behind. The force of the collision caused the bus to veer off the road and overturn.
Rescue teams from St John Ambulance, police officers, and well-wishers quickly responded to the scene, pulling victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. The bus company said several passengers were admitted for treatment, though most had been discharged by Sunday morning.
In a statement, ENA Coach expressed “profound sorrow” over the deaths and extended condolences to the bereaved families. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this tragedy,” said Chief Executive Officer Richard Mogire. “We stand with you in this time of grief and wish those injured a swift and full recovery.”
The company confirmed it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the cause of the accident and reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety.
The Escarpment stretch of the Nairobi–Naivasha highway has long been considered a high-risk section due to steep gradients and sharp bends, with brake failures among heavy vehicles a recurring hazard.
Road safety campaigners have renewed calls for stricter vehicle inspections and improved road engineering to reduce such incidents.
Authorities are expected to release a full report on the crash in the coming days.
