80-year-old man killed in a road accident in Machakos

Alphonse Mbithi
By Alphonse Mbithi January 12, 2026 08:56 (EAT)
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An 80-year-old man has been killed in an accident in Machakos County.

The tragic accident happened near Kaewa Catholic Church along Kanyonyoo-Embu road.

The man, who was riding a motorcycle towards Kivaa, was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry, which was overtaking another vehicle at the time of the crash.

Traffic police officers from Matuu responded to the scene and have since transported the body to Mbaku Funeral Home.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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