The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, initiated plans to modify the Coptic Roundabout in Mamboleo along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway following cases of road accidents in the area, with the latest claiming 26 lives.

In a statement, Samwel Kumba, KeNHA’s Deputy Director of Corporate Communication, disclosed that the reconfiguration of the roundabout is set to accommodate various road user attributes.

As part of the process, KeNHA informed the public that it had deployed a team to conduct a topographical data collection survey, which will be key in the planned redesign of the Coptic Roundabout.

“KeNHA has embarked on the reconfiguration of the Coptic Roundabout to accommodate various road user attributes,” the statement read in part.

“Following a recent multi-agency site visit, a topographical survey data collection is underway to aid in the reconfiguration as the Authority seeks to come up with an optimal safe solution to address the road safety challenge,” Samuel Kumba added.

Vigilance on the road

At the same time, KeNHA appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules religiously to curb road accidents, with the latest data from the Ministry of Transport revealing that Kenya has recorded 2,933 road fatalities so far this year.

“Additionally, KeNHA urges motorists to maintain vigilance on the road, observe traffic rules, and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.

KeNHA is committed to maintaining road safety for all road users,” KeNHA stated.

Demolition

KeNHA’s statement came hours after photos showing the killer roundabout demolished went viral on various social media platforms.

Various photos showed a section of the roundabout covered with mounds of dirt and scattered debris. The images depicted the roundabout partially blocked by piles of earth, preventing motorists from using it.

In the recent accident at the spot, 19 people died instantly after the school bus they were travelling in veered off the road when the driver lost control.

Other victims died while receiving treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). A burial mass for 22 of the accident victims was held in Naki, Nyakach sub-county, after the bodies were released to the families.

KeNHA has embarked on the reconfiguration of the Coptic Roundabout to accommodate various road user attributes.

Following a recent multi-agency site visit, a topographical survey data collection is underway to aid in the reconfiguration as the Authority seeks to come up with an… pic.twitter.com/04pQmEsWl7

— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) August 16, 2025