Former Radio Africa Journalist Rose Mbugua Killed in Nairobi Road Accident

Former Radio Africa journalist Rose Mbugua has died after an electric motorcycle she was travelling on collided with a concrete mixer along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi.

The 24-year-old was riding as a pillion passenger when the crash happened near the University Way roundabout on Friday evening.

According to police, the electric motorcycle and the concrete mixer were heading towards Nairobi’s Central Business District from the Westlands direction when the rider reportedly hit the pavement, lost control and crashed into the side of the truck.

The impact threw Mbugua off the motorcycle, causing severe head injuries. Emergency responders later pronounced her dead at the scene.

Police said Mbugua was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Officers documented the scene before taking her body to the Nairobi Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

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Police Probe Fatal Uhuru Highway Crash Involving Rose Mbugua

Following the crash, detectives launched investigations to establish what caused the collision.

Police are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the actions of both the motorcycle rider and the concrete mixer driver, to determine whether any traffic offences contributed to the incident.

Police reported that at least 13 people died in separate road accidents across the country on Friday alone.

Following the deaths, authorities urged motorists and motorcycle riders to obey traffic rules, avoid speeding and reckless driving and ensure their vehicles remain roadworthy before using public roads.

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Rose Mbugua’s Journalism Background

Before her death, Mbugua built experience in journalism, digital media and public relations.

She graduated from Daystar University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, specialising in Electronic Media and Public Relations, after studying from January 2019 to November 2024.

During her media career, she worked as a news anchor at Shine FM 99.9 and also gained newsroom experience as a video editor in the digital department at The Star.

News of Mbugua’s death has left members of the media fraternity mourning the loss of a young journalist who had developed a passion for storytelling and digital media.

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Former Radio Africa journalist Rose Mbugua, 24, has died after the motorcycle she was travelling on collided with a concrete mixer along Uhuru Highway. PHOTO/ Rose Mbugua