The victims, all members of the same family, were returning home from a wedding in Kakamega County.
According to police reports, the accident occurred along the Kisii-Kisumu Highway in Chabera, Rachuonyo East Sub-County.
Early investigations indicate that the crash involved multiple vehicles, including two large lorries and a private van.
Authorities confirmed that the victims died instantly at the scene. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene.
“We saw the vehicles tangled together. It was shocking. Many people tried to help, but it was too late,” one local resident said.
Authorities confirmed that the victims died instantly at the scene. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene.
“We saw the vehicles tangled together. It was shocking. Many people tried to help, but it was too late,” one local resident said.
The group had been traveling to Nyamira County when the accident happened.
Reports suggest that the family had attended a joyous wedding ceremony in Kakamega and were heading home when the tragedy struck. The sudden loss has left relatives and friends in deep mourning.
Local police have launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
While the road is known for heavy traffic, especially during weekends and festive seasons, authorities are exploring whether speeding or poor road conditions played a role.
“We are examining all possibilities, including driver error and vehicle conditions. Road safety remains our top priority,” said a police officer at the scene.
Homa Bay residents expressed their sorrow and concern over road safety. Many have called on government authorities to improve highway conditions and enforce stricter traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
“Every year, we hear about accidents here. It is time for proper safety measures,” a community member remarked.
This accident comes amid a worrying trend of road crashes in Kenya, particularly involving private vans and buses carrying large families or groups to events such as weddings, funerals, and festive celebrations.
Families affected by the crash are now facing the daunting task of arranging funerals while coping with the emotional shock of losing their loved ones.
Emergency responders and local authorities have also urged drivers to exercise extreme caution during holiday seasons, when many people travel long distances to attend social events.
“We urge everyone to prioritize safety over speed. Tragedies like this can be avoided with careful driving,” said a traffic officer.
The Homa Bay County government has pledged to provide assistance to the affected family and to review safety measures along the Kisii-Kisumu Highway.
This accident comes amid a worrying trend of road crashes in Kenya, particularly involving private vans and buses carrying large families or groups to events such as weddings, funerals, and festive celebrations.
Families affected by the crash are now facing the daunting task of arranging funerals while coping with the emotional shock of losing their loved ones.
Emergency responders and local authorities have also urged drivers to exercise extreme caution during holiday seasons, when many people travel long distances to attend social events.
“We urge everyone to prioritize safety over speed. Tragedies like this can be avoided with careful driving,” said a traffic officer.
The Homa Bay County government has pledged to provide assistance to the affected family and to review safety measures along the Kisii-Kisumu Highway.
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— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) December 14, 2025
10 people killed in a road accident
The accident happened at Chabera on the Kisii – Kisumu Highway
Accident involved two lorries and a private van
Victims were returning from a wedding in Kakamega #CitizenSundayLive pic.twitter.com/iD7nu8j510
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