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Tragic Bus Crash in Kenya Claims 25 Lives

8/9/2025

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A tragic bus accident in western Kenya claimed the lives of at least 25 mourners and left 20 others injured on Friday. The driver lost control near Kisumu, an area notorious for deadly crashes, as the victims were returning from a burial. President Ruto has called for urgent measures to combat traffic violations amid the ongoing investigation.

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A tragic bus accident in western Kenya claimed the lives of at least 25 mourners and left 20 others injured on Friday. The driver lost control near Kisumu, an area notorious for deadly crashes, as the victims were returning from a burial. President Ruto has called for urgent measures to combat traffic violations amid the ongoing investigation.