At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and 16 others seriously injured following a horrific road accident at Malaha area along the Webuye–Kitale road on Monday March 9, 2026 at night.

According to police, the crash occurred at around 9:45 p.m. on Monday night and involved two motorcycles, and a trailer. Most of the victims were pedestrians who had gathered at the scene of the accident.

Preliminary reports indicate that a motorcycle was travelling from Webuye towards Kitale when it collided head-on with another motorcycle coming from the opposite direction.

Both riders were reportedly not wearing helmets and died on the spot due to the impact.

As members of the public rushed to the scene to assist the victims, tragedy struck again when a Mercedes-Benz trailer, which was travelling from Kitale towards Webuye, lost control and rammed into the crowd.

Police say the trailer ran over several pedestrians at the accident scene, killing 10 people instantly and leaving many others critically injured.

The injured were rushed to Webuye Sub-County Hospital for treatment.

Hospital officials later confirmed that four more victims succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment, bringing the total death toll to 14.

Police officers visited the accident scene and removed the bodies of the deceased to the Webuye Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where they are awaiting identification and postmortem examination.

Meanwhile, police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country.