Road Accidents Stories

Digital driving simulators introduced in Malindi to boost road safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2025

Transport stakeholders believe that widespread adoption of digital driving education could significantly reduce accidents caused by inexperienced driv...

Nairobi bodaboda riders embrace technology to streamline operations, reduce accidents
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 07, 2025

Data from the National Police Service reveal that between May 2022 to October 2023, 9,996 people were directly affected by motorcycle crashes.

School buses to display complaints hotline number under new NTSA rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2025

The proposed measures align with the authority’s commitment to enhancing school transport safety in line with global best practices.

Saturdays, evening hours deadliest for Kenyan roads in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

A total of 4,748 people died in crashes last year, an increase of 424 deaths from 2023.

Senate proposes new regulations to streamline Kenya's boda boda sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

To assist law enforcement in distinguishing commercial motorcycles from private ones, boda bodas will be branded with specific colour bands designated...

Mombasa County road traffic deaths surge by 36% in 2023
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 24, 2025

The report identified high-risk locations and corridors as key focus areas for intervention. Notable hotspots include Hass Filling Station along Momba...

Thika, Outering roads among five leading contributors to road deaths in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for 38 per cent of the casualties, followed by motorcyclists at 25 per cent.

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...

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