Eight Kenyans died on Sunday evening during a car racing contest.

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According to details, the eight died when one of the cars involved in the racing crashed into spectators. 

The incident took place at Ol Donyo Sambu.

Kajiado Deputy County Commissioner Charles Wambugu confirmed the accident to Sunday Nation. 

"We have received information that eight people died in a car racing contest in which Kenyans and Tanzanians participated. We have since confirmed the eight of those who died are from Kenya," said Wambugu.