eldoret nakuru road

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There has been a surge in deadly road accidents involving matatus and trailers on Eldoret-Nakuru Road and other Kenyan highways, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.

Recent news reports highlight a tragic increase in severe traffic incidents on Kenyan roads, particularly on the Eldoret-Nakuru highway and other routes like Kitui-Machakos and Thika Road. Several fatal accidents involving matatus (shared minibuses) and trailers have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, including a case where a student died after being thrown from a moving matatu.