Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Published: 8/9/2025

A bus crash in Kenya kills 25 people returning from a funeral, with 10 women, 10 men, one girl, and four victims in hospital later dying. The accident occurred on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, a notorious spot for deadly incidents. Following the tragedy, Kenya's Ministry of Health launches an urgent blood drive and calls for caution on the roads, addressing rising fatal accidents in the country. President William Ruto urges authorities to swiftly hold accountable those responsible for negligence leading to accidents, as investigations into the cause of this crash proceed.