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Bus Driver Denies Charges in Fatal Awasi Accident

Driver faces 12 charges over deaths of 2 TUM students

October 23, 2026 2 min read
Bus Driver Denies Charges in Fatal Awasi Accident

A bus driver has been charged with 12 counts related to a fatal accident in Awasi, Kisumu County, that killed two Technical University of Mombasa students and injured 10 others.

The driver, Jotham Murumba Wanjala, denied all charges, including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.

Case Details

  • 2 counts of causing death by dangerous driving
  • 10 counts of driving without due care and attention

The case is set to be mentioned on November 5, 2026, for further directions.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.