NTSA Reveals Suspected Cause of Fatal Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash

NTSA has revealed that improper overtaking may have contributed to a fatal road crash involving a PSV and a commercial vehicle along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

In a statement, NTSA confirmed the incident and expressed regret over the loss of lives.

"The Authority deeply regrets to confirm a fatal road traffic crash that occurred today, Sunday, 25th October 2026, at Kanga area, near Mtito Andei along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway," the statement read.

The crash involved a PSV and a commercial vehicle, with preliminary findings pointing to a head-on collision. NTSA said investigators suspected that an overtaking manoeuvre may have played a role in the accident.

"Unfortunately, fatalities have been confirmed, and several other passengers have sustained injuries," the statement added.

NTSA said investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision, with its crash investigation team working alongside the police.

Source: Nairobi Leo