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Five killed in Kenya bus crash

Five people have died and dozens others have been injured after two buses collided in Kenya’s Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

The two buses that were heading in the opposite directions collided after the Nairobi bound bus veered off its lane.

The crash happened at 02:00 local time (23:00 GMT) in the Kiongwani area in eastern Kenya, according to the Daily Nation.

Some 62 injured passengers were rushed to hospital for treatment, the local police commander Joseph ole Napeiyan is quoted as saying in the Daily Nation.

Mr Napeiyan also told the Star newspaper that police had managed to control traffic and there was no grid lock on the busy highway.

 

Source: bbc.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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