Ten members of the same family were killed in a tragic road accident on Sunday December 14, 2025 at night along the Kisii‑Kisumu Highway in Homa Bay County.

The crash happened near Chabera Trading Centre on the Sondu‑Oyugis Road when a passenger matatu collided head‑on with a lorry as the family was returning from a wedding in Kakamega.

All ten occupants, six women and four men , died on the spot. Six other passengers were seriously injured and taken to Rachuonyo South Sub‑County Hospital. The lorry driver fled, and police have launched a manhunt as investigations continue.

Local leaders expressed condolences to the bereaved families and urged drivers to exercise caution, especially on busy highways at night.

The incident has shocked the community and highlighted ongoing concerns about road safety in the country.

Residents of nearby villages have organized a memorial service to honor the victims, and leaders are calling for stricter traffic enforcement, including regular vehicle inspections and speed‑limit signs on the hazardous stretch.

The family announced that the funeral will be held at Nyamira County cemetery later this week, and a fund has been set up to assist with medical expenses for the injured.

Meanwhile, authorities have revealed plans to increase road patrols and install warning signs at accident hotspots to prevent future tragedies.

The loss of ten lives has left a deep scar on the local community, with many calling for immediate action to improve road infrastructure and enforce traffic laws.