Two people died on the spot today in a road accident on Kiambu Road near Karura Forest.
Ten others suffered serious injuries and were admitted to Guru Nanak and Kenyatta National hospitals in Nairobi. They had limb fractures, deep cuts and soft tissue injuries.
The driver and conductor of the Marafiki Sacco matatu were among those injured. The driver of the Kiambu-bound 14-seater vehicle was overlapping to beat the rush hour when it veered off the road. It rolled several times downhill, before plunging into a ditch in the forest.
Witnesses said the road was slippery following early morning rains. It was misty and motorists complained of poor visibility.
“It is always slippery when it rains and new drivers on this road should be careful,” Faith Kamau said.
