Road Accidents Stories

Government shares list of blackspots on major roads across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...

Road crash deaths surge as NTSA urges vigilance during festive season
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 19, 2024

Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable, with over 1,600 pedestrians and 900 motorcyclists losing their lives.

Mudavadi orders crackdown on unlicensed matatus to combat rising road injuries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The enhanced patrols are designed to ensure compliance with traffic laws, prevent reckless driving, and stop unlicensed and overloaded public service...

EAGOL launches campaign across East Africa to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.

2024 road crashes: Pedestrian fatalities hit 3,917 by November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.

“Speeding ruins lives”: Mombasa rolls out road safety campaign to curb accidents during festive season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.

Road accidents claim 4,282 lives this year, police report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

In a statement issued on Thursday, Kanja highlighted the rising trend in road accidents and urged caution during the festive season.

Mudavadi urges caution on roads as over 4,000 killed in crashes since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.

Calls for urgent reforms to deal with reckless Mombasa tuk-tuk drivers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2024

NTSA is engaging with county governments to streamline licensing and enforce designated pick-up and drop-off points for tuk-tuks.

Hero on call: Paramedic volunteers to save lives in times of crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 02, 2024

Koome was on October 18, 2024 named CSR Ambassador of the year by the Work Place Safety Association of Kenya.

NTSA orders all car dealers, tow truck owners to revalidate their licenses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

The revalidation is scheduled to take place from November 11 to November 22, 2024.

Boda boda riders to undergo mandatory training after Machakos assault incident
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

The decision was revealed by BAK National Executive Chairman Kevin Bwire Mubadi, following a disturbing incident involving a bodaboda rider in Machako...

Kiambu nominated MCA Ezra Kihara killed in road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

Kihara tragically lost his life early Sunday morning in a road accident near Mang’u High School along Thika Road, after his vehicle collided with a lo...

Kenya road crashes claim 3,369 lives in 2024 as Masengeli calls out traffic officers for soliciting bribes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

These figures indicate a slight increase in road fatalities compared to the same period last year when 3,151 people lost their lives in traffic accide...

Police partner with Education ministry to sensitise learners on road safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 14, 2024

The initiative by the police aims to roll out the safety programme to more than 1,000 schools on the highways to promote road safety.

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

They are asking for fair pricing, equitable commissions, and fair contract terms.

Six school children killed in hit-and-run accident on Kitui-Kibwezi road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

After hitting the children, the driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

Three killed, several injured in Kericho-Mau Summit road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

Several other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to Kericho County Referral Hospital for treatment.

High Court rules schools liable for misusing buses in private events
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2024

Justice Roselyn Aburili noted that insurance companies cannot be compelled to cover claims that arise from activities not specified in the insurance c...

12 killed in Nithi Bridge black spot road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2024

He said the collision involved a matatu and a pickup truck, with one vehicle travelling towards Nairobi and the other heading towards Meru.

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