Bus Driver Charged Over Fatal Awasi Crash That Killed Two TUM Students
Bus driver Jotham Murumba Wanjala charged with 12 counts after crash on August 7, 2026.
In Brief
- •Bus driver Jotham Murumba Wanjala charged with 12 counts after crash on August 7, 2026.
- •Crash on Ahero-Awasi Highway in Kisumu County killed Technical University of Mombasa students Evance Odiwour Otieno and Rooney Owek Gakumba.
- •Wanjala faces charges under Sections 46 and 49(1) of Kenya's Traffic Act and was granted a Ksh500,000 bond.
- •Ten passengers sustained injuries and are also implicated in the case.
- •The court will mention the case on November 5, 2026.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the risks of road safety on Kenya's highways and the legal accountability for drivers. The loss of two university students underscores the human cost and may prompt universities and authorities to review safety protocols.
Key Details
- Accident Date
- August 7, 2026
- Location
- Ahero-Awasi Highway, Kisumu County
- Charges
- 12 counts including 2 for causing death
- Bond Amount
- Ksh500,000
- Number of Injured Passengers
- 10
- Case Mention Date
- November 5, 2026
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