At least 16 lives were lost on Thursday following an accident involving a bus carrying students from Pwani University and a matatu along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
Among the victims were seven students and three staff from the university, as well as passengers from the matatu.
President William Ruto has since extended his condolences to the Pwani University community in the wake of the tragic incident.
Our heartfelt condolences to the families & friends of those who lost loved ones in the Naivasha accident involving a Pwani University bus. It’s heartbreaking that some of the fatalities were young citizens with a promising future. We pray for the speedy recovery of the survivors
President William Ruto
The bus, which was carrying around 30 people, including teachers and students, was en route to Eldoret for a sports event at the time of the accident.