A wreckage of one of the vehicles involved in the Chabera Accident on December 14, 2025. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva
At least ten people lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries following a tragic road accident along the Kisii–Kisumu Highway at Chabera, in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homa Bay County.
The fatal crash occurred on the night of Sunday, December 14, and involved two lorries and a private van that was travelling from Kakamega towards Nyamira. Police confirmed that most of the deceased were members of the same family who were returning to Nyamaiya in Nyamira North after attending a wedding ceremony in Kakamega County.
Survivors of the crash suffered severe injuries and were rushed to nearby health facilities, including Agoro Sare Hospital and Matata Nursing Home in Oyugis town, where they are currently receiving treatment. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to compile a comprehensive list of the injured as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga conveyed her condolences to the bereaved families, describing the incident as devastating. She assured affected families of the county government’s support and said emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to assist victims and coordinate rescue operations in collaboration with national agencies. The governor also appealed to motorists to exercise caution on the roads, particularly during night travel.
The Chabera tragedy comes amid growing concern over a surge in fatal road accidents across the country. In recent days, several deadly crashes have been reported, including incidents in Nyamira County and along the busy Nairobi–Nakuru highway, underscoring Kenya’s escalating road safety crisis.
According to data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), road fatalities recorded in 2025 have already surpassed last year’s total, raising alarm among road safety stakeholders and prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and enhanced public awareness to curb the carnage on Kenyan roads.
