Tue Jun 10 15:11:31 UTC 2025: ## Tragedy Strikes Indian Tourists in Kenya Bus Accident

**Nairobi, Kenya – June 10, 2025** – At least five Indian nationals residing in Qatar have died following a tragic bus accident in Kenya. The group of 28 tourists from Qatar was on holiday in the East African nation when their bus crashed on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, along the Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County.

The Indian Embassy in Doha confirmed the deaths via social media platform X, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. The High Commission of India in Nairobi is on the ground providing assistance to the injured and bereaved families. “Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of the injured,” the High Commission posted on X, providing a contact number (+254 734916532) for assistance.

While the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, early reports from the Gulf Times newspaper, citing community sources, indicate that the bus lost control and plunged into a gorge. The victims are believed to be from South India.

Authorities are working to verify the identities of the deceased. Twenty-seven other Indian nationals were injured in the accident and are receiving treatment at various hospitals in Kenya.

The Indian mission in Qatar is coordinating with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), and other community groups in Doha to provide support to the affected families. Queries and requests for assistance can be directed to the embassy at +974 55097295.

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