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Five Qatar-Based Indian Tourists Killed in Kenya Bus Crash

Bodies of the five victims are being repatriated to India under coordination of consular teams with support from Kerala authorities.

5 Keralites killed in tourist bus accident in Kenya, several injured
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Overview

  • The crash occurred on June 9 when a bus carrying 28 Qatar-based Indian tourists skidded on a rain-soaked road and fell into a gorge in Nyandarua County.
  • The deceased have been identified as Riya Ann (41), her daughter Tyra Rodrigues (8), Geetha Shoji Isaac (58), Jasna Kuttikkattuchalil (29) and her daughter Roohi Mehrein (18 months).
  • Twenty-three other group members were injured and are receiving treatment at Nairobi hospitals, including Nakuru and Aga Khan facilities.
  • The Indian Embassy in Qatar and the High Commission in Nairobi have mobilized consular teams to assist survivors and liaise with local authorities.
  • Kerala state agencies, including NORKA Roots and Loka Kerala Sabha, are facilitating family support services and coordinating repatriation procedures.