13 injured after two school buses collide in West Pokot
Thirteen people were injured following a collision between two school buses in West Pokot, Kenya. Emergency responders, including the Kenya Red Cross, have evacuated the victims to a local hospital and are providing psychosocial support.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the necessity of coordinated emergency response systems for school transport.
Kenya Red Cross personnel rescue students involved in a road accident in West Pokot on July 28, 2026. /HANDOUT Thirteen people have been injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a road traffic incident in Riting area, West Pokot county.
The Kenya Red Cross Society said 13 injured persons, comprising six males and seven females, had been evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment.
The emergency agency said its response teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties were at the scene alongside county ambulances, an additional ambulance from Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), the National Police Service and other responders.
"Psychosocial support is being provided to those affected, while teachers and students are being moved to a safe holding area," the Kenya Red Cross said.
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