Rose Mbugua, a 24-year-old former journalist at Radio Africa, died in a fatal motorcycle crash along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi on Friday evening.The accident occurred near the University Way roundabout at around 5:30 pm when the motorcycle she was riding collided with a Foton concrete mixer.

Police reported that both vehicles were heading from Westlands towards the city centre, and the rider lost control, slamming into the left side of the mixer.Mbugua, who was a pillion passenger, was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained severe head injuries, leading to her death at the scene.Her body was taken to Nairobi's City Mortuary for a post-mortem.Colleagues and friends described her as hardworking and humble, with her dedication leaving a lasting impact.The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in Kenya, where motorcycle-related fatalities remain the highest cause of fatal accidents.Authorities are pushing for stricter traffic enforcement, but challenges persist.Mbugua's death has sparked discussions about workplace safety and the risks faced by journalists in the field.