Kisumu: Sleeping Family Members Injured as Vehicle Rams Into Their House
- A nighttime accident on Wednesday, July 9, left multiple individuals hospitalised, including an elderly woman and her grandchild
- The nature of the accident prompted Kenyans online to express concern over buildings put up near roads
- Experts linked the many road mishaps to infrastructure gaps, human error, and poor vehicle maintenance
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Kisumu: A tragic road accident in Nyalunya village, Nyakach Constituency, left three people hospitalised.
Source: Facebook
The crash happened on Wednesday, July 9, after a vehicle with passengers veered off the road and crashed into a residential home.
What caused the Kisumu accident?
According to Ramogi TV, the vehicle, which reportedly lost control, rammed into a house where an elderly woman and her grandchild were asleep.
The two, along with the driver, sustained injuries and were rushed to Nyakach Sub-County Hospital for treatment.
The incident has sparked renewed public concern over road safety, particularly in residential areas located close to busy roads.
Many Kenyans online advised against constructing homes near roadways to prevent similar tragedies.
This accident adds to a growing list of road incidents reported across the country in recent weeks, underscoring the urgent need to address key causes of road crashes in Kenya.
How did Kenyans react to Kisumu accident?
Mayienga Jakano
"This is sad. Quick recovery to all of them."
Carol Lucy
"It is not right to build homes closer to roads. May God intervene in their case."
Uncle Omondi Nash
"But NTSA should install speed limits on that road. Drivers drive very badly in that area."
Daniel Olwe
"There is no justifiable reason to build near main roads; quick recovery to the injured people.
Robert Saasita Otieno
"Planting trees to surround homes closer to the roads is a good idea, but what if they are young? The only solution is that people with homes near roads should move them."
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What causes road accidents in Kenya?
According to transport safety experts, human error remains the leading cause of accidents, including reckless driving, fatigue, speeding, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Poor vehicle maintenance is another major contributor, with unroadworthy vehicles—often with faulty brakes, worn tyres, or mechanical failures—posing grave risks.
Overloading, especially in public transport and cargo carriers, further reduces vehicle control and stability.
Additionally, inadequate road infrastructure exacerbates the problem.
Pothole-ridden roads, poor signage, non-functioning traffic lights, and a lack of pedestrian walkways have made both urban and rural roads increasingly unsafe, particularly during rainy or low-light conditions.
7 police officers injured in Mandera accident
In other news, seven police officers sustained injuries after their patrol vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera.
The officers were travelling from Bambo towards Mandera town when the blast occurred between Aresa and Khalalio, a few kilometres from Mandera Police Station.
Authorities confirmed the officers were on routine patrol and were evacuated for treatment.
Multi-agency teams were deployed as investigations and security operations intensified in the region.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
