45 pedestrians arraigned for obstructing traffic at Nyayo Stadium footbridge

45 pedestrians arraigned for obstructing traffic at Nyayo Stadium footbridge

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The arrests come as the authority intensifies enforcement against dangerous road-crossing practices, warning that jaywalking remains one of the leading causes of preventable pedestrian deaths across the country.

A total of 45 pedestrians have been arraigned in court after they were arrested for willfully obstructing the free flow of traffic at the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road, as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) intensifies enforcement against dangerous road-crossing practices.
“A total of 45 pedestrians have been arraigned in court after they were arrested for willfully obstructing the free flow of traffic at the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road,” NTSA said.
The arrests come as the authority intensifies enforcement against dangerous road-crossing practices, warning that jaywalking remains one of the leading causes of preventable pedestrian deaths across the country.
In a safety alert issued on Wednesday, NTSA urged pedestrians to use footbridges and designated crossing points, cautioning that crossing roads outside approved areas puts lives at risk.
“Critical Safety Alert: Jaywalking Kills. Jaywalking is one of the leading causes of preventable pedestrian deaths. Never risk your life. Always use the footbridge,” NTSA said.
The authority said footbridges provide full protection by separating pedestrians from moving traffic, reducing the risk of collisions, especially for vulnerable groups such as children and senior citizens.
NTSA’s warning follows the arraignment of pedestrians arrested for allegedly obstructing traffic flow at footbridges, including 22 who were taken to court after being arrested at Allsop’s footbridge.
The authority, in collaboration with the National Police Service and Nairobi City County, said it will continue sensitising the public on safe road use while enforcing traffic regulations.
NTSA warned that crossing roads beside or beneath footbridges is illegal and may attract fines or arrest. It added that pedestrians accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic crashes as of June 30.
The enforcement has generated mixed reactions among members of the public, with discussions around pedestrian responsibility, access to footbridges and the need for safer road infrastructure. NTSA maintains that using designated crossing points remains critical in reducing pedestrian deaths and promoting safer roads.

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