Two people have died and several others sustained injuries after a bus ferrying mourners from Mombasa to attend the funeral of the late Elvis “Beast” Otieno was involved in a road accident in Nyando, Kisumu County.

The accident occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, involving one of five buses that had departed from Mombasa carrying mourners to attend the funeral service scheduled for Saturday, August 8.

In a statement, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir confirmed the accident, saying preliminary reports indicated that the bus lost control in Nyando.

“It is with deep concern that I have received reports of a road traffic accident involving one of five buses that departed Mombasa carrying mourners travelling to attend the funeral service of our departed brother, Elvis ‘Beast’ Otieno,” Governor Nassir said.

The Governor said authorities had so far confirmed two fatalities, while a number of passengers sustained injuries and were evacuated to nearby medical facilities for assessment and treatment.

“Regrettably, we have so far received confirmation of two fatalities. A number of passengers sustained injuries, and ambulances have evacuated some of the injured to nearby medical facilities for assessment and treatment,” he said.

Governor Nassir said the Mombasa County Government was in consultation with the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr Raymond Omollo, as security and emergency agencies responded to the accident scene.

“Our immediate priority is to ensure that every injured passenger receives the necessary medical attention and that the families affected are appropriately supported,” Nassir said.

The Governor also appealed to students at the Technical University of Mombasa and the wider Mombasa community to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.

He urged the public to allow authorities to formally confirm the identities and condition of those involved before circulating further information.

“I appeal particularly to the student fraternity of the Technical University of Mombasa, and to the wider Mombasa community, to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified information as the authorities establish the full circumstances and confirm the identities and condition of those involved,” he said.

The accident has cast a shadow over the planned funeral journey, with the mourners having been travelling to bid farewell to their friend and fellow member of the community.

Governor Nassir extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

“We mourn with the families that have lost loved ones and pray for strength and comfort for them during this painful time. We equally pray for the speedy recovery of all those who have been injured,” he said.

The County Government of Mombasa said it would continue engaging with the relevant authorities and provide further updates once additional information is formally confirmed.

The funeral of Elvis “Beast” Otieno is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026.