By Bonface Mulyungi
Several people are feared dead following a road accident involving a pimped Public Service Vehicle popularly known as “nganya” along Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area on Wednesday, June 4.
The accident occurred opposite Nairobi Prison, where the public service vehicle, commonly referred to as a “Detat,” overturned under circumstances that are yet to be officially established.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident was classified as a mass casualty road traffic accident. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene to provide first aid and support the evacuation of those affected.
“A mass casualty road traffic incident involving an overturned PSV has occurred along Enterprise Road in Industrial Area, opposite Nairobi Prison. Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams are on the scene providing first aid and evacuation support to those affected,” Kenya Red Cross confirmed.
Mass Casualties and Traffic Disruption along Enterprise Road
Witnesses at the scene reported that the “nganya” overturned while carrying passengers, leaving several feared dead and others injured. The exact number of casualties had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.
Photos and videos shared from the scene showed emergency responders and members of the public assisting victims as rescue operations continued.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the crash. Medical teams were still attending to victims and transferring the injured to nearby health facilities.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation as police and other emergency agencies work to establish the circumstances that led to the vehicle overturning.
The incident caused a temporary disruption of traffic flow along Enterprise Road as rescue efforts and investigations continued.
Enterprise Road is a major arterial road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, running from Mombasa Road to Factory Street and serving as one of the main entry points into the Area.
The Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison (also known as the GoK Industrial Area Remand Prison) is located on Enterprise Road, and nearby landmarks include the Industrial Area Police Station and the Enterprise Road Post Office.
Public Transport Federation Calls for Tougher Safety Measures After Deadly Nganya Crash
The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) has sent its condolences to the families affected by the tragic Nganya accident on Enterprise Road in Nairobi.
In a statement, the federation said the incident serves as a reminder of the need for greater professionalism, continuous training, and strict adherence to public service vehicle (PSV) safety regulations across the transport sector.
“Dangerous driving, Manyoka stunts, and bus crews hanging on doors continue to place lives at risk,” the statement warned.
FPTS noted that while Nganya culture remains a key part of Kenya’s urban transport identity, the safety of passengers and road users must always take priority over entertainment and showmanship.
The federation urged SACCOs and transport operators to strengthen driver and conductor training, improve discipline among crews, and promote responsible conduct on the roads.
