Govt orders probe into fatal Nyeri–Mweiga road accident
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, March 29, 2026The government has ordered a launch of investigations into the deadly road accident along the Nyeri–Mweiga highway that claimed at least 15 lives and left several others injured on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
In a press statement on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the cabinet secretary for roads and transport, Davis Chirchir, declared that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), together with other investigative agencies, has been commissioned with the responsibility of carrying out a comprehensive investigation into the events that led to the crash.
He stressed that strong action will be taken against any person who is found guilty of breaking the traffic laws.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Roads and Transport, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and communities who have lost their loved ones. We stand with you during this moment of profound grief and sorrow, and we pray for the swift recovery of those injured,’ Chirchir stated in the press release.
“This devastating incident is a painful reminder of the responsibility we all share on our roads. We will work closely with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and other enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash and take firm, decisive action against any violations,” Chirchir added.
The CS was grieved with what happened and gave his own condolences to the mourning families and hoped that those who had been injured would recover soon. He observed that the government was in full support of aggrieved communities in what he termed as a time of deep
The Ministry of Roads and Transport further reiterated that it was determined to tighten its road safety structures, impose traffic laws, and be accountable so that similar tragedies do not happen in the future.
Drivers have been encouraged to be cautious and follow road rules to the letter to ensure that road users are put at an advantage. The government emphasised that all lives are important and that all should be responsible in minimising road accidents in the country.
Cases of increased accidents in 2026
The tragic Nyeri-Mweiga accident is the most recent in an alarming series of road accidents which have raised eyebrows over safety on the highways in Kenya in recent months.
Since the beginning of 2026, there has been an outbreak of fatal crashes in various regions of the country, and officials from the road safety agencies and authorities have reported the emergence of a crisis. More than 16 individuals were killed in various accidents in the country alone during the first few days of January, which gave a dark start to the year.
A very memorable event was on January 19, 2026, at the spot on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway near Gilgil and Kikopey, which is a black spot, where a trailer lost control and hit several matatus, killing at least seven and injuring others.
The incidents that have happened within a short time interval highlighted the risks on the major transport routes, especially those that pedestrians often use and those that are where the large transport vehicles and commercial trucks are used.