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Fifteen injured in Mombasa road crash after PSV collides with cargo truck
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025...

Poor roads, reckless drivers, unroadworthy vehicles blamed for deadly August crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said that although different investigations pointed to varying factors, the three remained the most consist...

Kenya to roll out national traffic accident database to curb road carnage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The database will introduce real-time reporting and analysis of crash data, helping authorities to identify high-risk roads and deploy targeted interv...

NTSA to conduct free school bus inspections in new campaign to curb accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by checking the roadworthiness of school transport vehicles before schools reopen for the n...

NTSA issues safety guidelines ahead of schools reopening
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The authority called on schools to rely on the list of licensed speed limiter suppliers in Kenya as listed on its website.

Government to install telematics devices in trucks, PSVs to curb road crashes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on Thursday that the meas...

Motorists Association cites negligence, corruption for spike in road deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 12, 2025

MAK said the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, together with the police, must be held accountable for the loss of lives, arguing that taxpaye...

Kenya records 80 road crash deaths in four days as government launches safety audits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association has called on NTSA, the National Police Service, and KeNHA to fully carry out their duties in ens...

One dead, six injured in collision involving Royal Liner bus on Kisumu-Busia road near Lela
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The crash reportedly happened when a flatbed trailer-truck attempting to overtake at a sharp bend just past Lela in Maseno collided with the bus from...

Police probes spike in fatal crashes on Kenyan roads as over 50 dead in three days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

Police noted that most crashes are preventable if road users avoid risky behaviours such as speeding, reckless overtaking, drink-driving, overloading,...

Four dead, one critically injured in Kibwezi-Kitui road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

Reports indicated that the group was returning from a dowry ceremony ahead of a wedding planned for next Saturday.

Leaders demand Coptic roundabout redesign on Kisumu–Kakamega Highway after crash kills 26 mourners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The leaders argue that repeated accidents at the site, caused by its dangerous slope and poor road features, make it a death trap that must be fixed i...

Two killed in crash involving ENA Coach bus, multiple vehicles on Narok-Maai Mahiu Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The crash reportedly occurred at around 11:00 pm on Saturday near the steep climb section of Mai Mahiu, when the bus, heading towards Migori, was stru...

Kisumu Senator calls for urgent redesign of Coptic roundabout after tragic accident that left 26 dead
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2025

In a statement, the senator said he had initiated urgent discussions with leaders and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on immediate actio...

Seven killed in lorry-matatu collision at Korompoi on Isinya-Namanga highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

This fatal incident follows another deadly crash on Friday evening, where at least 25 people died when a bus carrying mourners overturned at the Copti...

Ruto calls for action after Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash kills 25
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Ruto emphasised the urgent need to tackle all traffic violations and improve road safety across the country. Survivors are currently receiving care at...

21 people dead after school bus ferrying mourners rolls in Kisumu
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 09, 2025

A school bus which was ferrying mourners was trying to negotiate a corner at the Coptic area when it rolled. (Handout)

School driver, teacher in court for negligence after five-year-old jumps from moving van
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 09, 2025

They are separately charged with unlawfully failing to supervise children in a moving motor vehicle, a school van that was under their care.

AMREF aircraft was en route to Somalia to evacuate seriously ill child - CEO
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 08, 2025

KCAA said that the Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, lost radio and radar contact with Air Traffic Control at 2:17 pm, approximately three min...

Eight killed after train collides with Kenya Pipeline Company staff bus in Naivasha
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The crash occurred at a railway level crossing adjacent to the Kenya Pipeline Company’s Morendat Training and Conference Centre.

Schools warned against transporting students outside legal hours during Meru music festivals
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 06, 2025

The restricted hours were introduced following a spate of deadly accidents involving school buses and were intended to enhance road safety for student...

KeNHA opens Sh7 billion tender to rebuild deadly Nithi bridge, realign Makutano–Embu–Meru road
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

In a notice issued on Tuesday, KeNHA announced that the tender includes realigning the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9) road to eliminate long-standing blacksp...

68 killed as African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen
DW News  |  Aug 04, 2025

Dozens of bodies have washed ashore in the southern Yemeni governorate of Abyan. Authorities in Abyan are taking part in a search and rescue operation...

KeNHA warns against hazardous pedestrian crossings under footbridges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

In a detailed message shared on X, KeNHA raised concern that despite the existence of footbridges constructed to protect lives, many people still choo...

Police intensify search for missing pistol following NSSF chairman's car crash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The official car, which was transporting NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard, crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after it hit another...

15 must-have car essentials
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

Emergency Preparedness: Having a fire extinguisher, a puncture repair kit, jumper wires, or an emergency hammer on hand can save your life.

Oil tanker overturns on Southern Bypass, section temporarily closed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KeNHA said the closure was necessary to allow emergency crews to respond to the accident and clear the resulting oil spillage from the road.

37 killed in grisly Tanzania road crash
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 29, 2025

Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the Moshi-Tanga Highway when the driver of a bus lost control after one of its tires burst, resulting i...

High Court declares Small Claims decisions rendered after 60 days as null and void
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

He further stated that the Small Claims Court Act and its accompanying Rules do not provide for an extension of the 60-day timeframe, and the trial co...

DR Congo: Dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba
DW News  |  Jun 13, 2025

Severe weather and overcrowding are believed to be the reasons the boat sank. Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African...

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