Thirty-five pedestrians have been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting people who fail to use designated footbridges while crossing roads.
The operation, led by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is aimed at enforcing compliance with traffic rules by pedestrians who cross roads without using designated footbridges, an offence the authority says obstructs the free flow of traffic.
NTSA said the arrests were made during an enforcement exercise at the Mutindwa footbridge at Buruburu Interchange, where officers targeted pedestrians crossing the road instead of using the designated footbridge.
According to the authority, the 35 pedestrians arrested will be arraigned in court to face charges.
"The offenders will be arraigned in court to face the charges," the authority said.
The latest arrests come days after 22 pedestrians were arraigned in court for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic by crossing the road instead of using the Allsops footbridge in Nairobi.
The pedestrians were charged following a joint enforcement operation involving the NTSA, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Nairobi City County Government. The operation was aimed at promoting safer road use and reducing pedestrian-related crashes.
"A total of 22 pedestrians have been arraigned in court for wilfully obstructing the free flow of traffic at Allsops footbridge. The Authority, in collaboration with NPS and the Nairobi City County, will continue educating pedestrians on safe road use," NTSA said.
The authority said the enforcement exercise would continue alongside public awareness campaigns to encourage pedestrians to use footbridges and designated crossing points.
NTSA has warned that road users who disregard the safety measures risk legal action, including fines and possible jail terms.
The crackdown comes amid growing concern over rising pedestrian deaths, with authorities seeking to improve compliance with traffic laws and promote safer road use.
According to NTSA, the number of pedestrians killed in road crashes accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic fatalities recorded as of June 30, 2026.
"As at June 30, 2026, pedestrians accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic crash fatalities. This is alarming, and ending pedestrian fatalities requires concerted efforts from everyone. We call upon all stakeholders to play their part," NTSA said.
Pedestrians who cross roads beneath footbridges instead of using the structures risk fines of between Sh500 and Sh5,000.
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