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The crash occurred at a railway level crossing adjacent to the Kenya Pipeline Company’s Morendat Training and Conference Centre.
The restricted hours were introduced following a spate of deadly accidents involving school buses and were intended to enhance road safety for student...
In a detailed message shared on X, KeNHA raised concern that despite the existence of footbridges constructed to protect lives, many people still choo...
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...
The Bill, which aims to regulate motorcycle taxis at the county level, will now proceed to a second reading after the National Assembly voted against...
The PSV, which had been previously captured swerving recklessly on Thika Road, lost control during its journey to Nyeri before the tragic accident occ...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has attributed the crashes to reckless and intoxicated driving among other factors.
Njau noted that the agency has concluded testing fixed speed cameras along major Nairobi roads, including Thika Super Highway, Mombasa Road and Southe...
Although the number shows a slight drop from the 434 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, pedestrians still represent the largest share of...
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry will reintroduce breathalysers, also known as alcoblow, as part of the efforts...
The Nissan matatu rammed into a stalled sugarcane tractor that belonged to a local sugar factory.
The company confirmed that while the bus veered off the road and landed in a ditch, no injuries or casualties were reported.
The Traffic Department has also been directed to impound vehicles belonging to the company found operating contrary to the suspension.
The study will involve gathering crash data recorded on these roads over the past five years, conducting in-depth investigations, and analysing the im...
Transport stakeholders believe that widespread adoption of digital driving education could significantly reduce accidents caused by inexperienced driv...
Data from the National Police Service reveal that between May 2022 to October 2023, 9,996 people were directly affected by motorcycle crashes.
The proposed measures align with the authority’s commitment to enhancing school transport safety in line with global best practices.
A total of 4,748 people died in crashes last year, an increase of 424 deaths from 2023.
To assist law enforcement in distinguishing commercial motorcycles from private ones, boda bodas will be branded with specific colour bands designated...
The report identified high-risk locations and corridors as key focus areas for intervention. Notable hotspots include Hass Filling Station along Momba...
Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for 38 per cent of the casualties, followed by motorcyclists at 25 per cent.
The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...
Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable, with over 1,600 pedestrians and 900 motorcyclists losing their lives.
The enhanced patrols are designed to ensure compliance with traffic laws, prevent reckless driving, and stop unlicensed and overloaded public service...
To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.
According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.
The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Kanja highlighted the rising trend in road accidents and urged caution during the festive season.
The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.
