Road Safety Stories

NTSA raises alarm as road deaths climb to 4,458 in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The high passenger death toll has raised concerns over speeding, vehicle overloading, and public service vehicles failing to follow safety regulations...

KNCHR flags grave abuses across Kenya in annual review, records 57 deaths
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The Commission reiterated that the State, as primary duty bearer, is obliged to respect, protect, promote and fulfil all rights and fundamental freedo...

KNCHR report casts doubt on Kenya’s commitment to refugee protection
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports forced return of Turkish asylum seekers, clashes in Kakuma, non-compliance in Ogiek land rulings and child rig...

Suspected KDF recruitment fraudster rearrested at Milimani Law Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 09, 2025

Joshua Mutui Muimi was arrested immediately after leaving court, where he appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego.

Healthcare, food, housing, education dominate rights concerns, KNCHR finds
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 09, 2025

A KNCHR report shows 2,848 rights complaints in Kenya, with healthcare, food, housing and education leading concerns and unmet socio-economic rights l...

Haki Yetu, Buxton tenants demand EACC action on controversial housing project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Executive Director of Haki Yetu, Peter Kiama, said the group had submitted detailed evidence to the EACC in March 2024, but 18 months later, no substa...

England confirms new mpox strain: What you need to know
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 09, 2025

The illness spreads through close contact with an infected person, including sexual contact, and can also be passed on through coughing or sneezing. I...

KNCHR raises alarm as over 100 femicide cases recorded in three months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

KNCHR says many survivors and affected families are still struggling with incomplete investigations and slow progress on reported cases.

Why NPSC wants IG’s role in 10,000-officer recruitment overturned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The National Police Service Commission has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a ruling that let the Inspector-General control recruitment of over 1...

Global leaders pledge Sh246 billion to eradicate polio worldwide
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

Global leaders and philanthropists have pledged $1.9 billion at an Abu Dhabi summit to support polio eradication, aiming to vaccinate 370 million chil...

Study links PFAS-contaminated water to infant mortality, preterm birth risks
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 09, 2025

A University of Arizona study links PFAS-contaminated well water to higher risks of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality, underscoring...

World Bank warns political interference weakening Kenya’s state-owned enterprises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The report urges the government to strengthen governance frameworks, ensure transparency, and tie public funding to measurable outcomes.

Activists in Mombasa urge authorities to improve business conditions for marginalised groups
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Laini criticised both levels of government for what she described as persistent neglect. According to her, many traders lack basic infrastructure such...

Rwanda Automobile Club joins global motorcycle governing body FIM
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

Rwanda Automobile Club has been admitted to the global motorcycle body FIM, giving Rwanda access to sanctioned events, competitions and technical supp...

How Grade 10 learners will be placed in senior schools using eight-point assessment system
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 09, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba assured the public last week that his ministry will ensure the timely release of the KJSEA results to give f...

Government raises primary school capitation by 58 per cent to Sh2,238 per learner
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 09, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns from education experts that the amount is still too low to meet the demands of the growing cost of living and the...

Parliament moves to protect consumers from exploitative agreements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Empowering courts to intervene in unfair contracts strengthens protections for small businesses, consumers, and other parties who have historically be...

Kenya’s 5G users hit 1.5 million as adoption accelerates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The growth rate during this period was far higher than the 5.4 per cent rise seen between April and June, signalling that Kenyans are increasingly tur...

Senate, National Assembly clash on proposed electoral law amendments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly are deadlocked over the Elections Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, exposing sharp divisions on penalties for IEBC...

62 PSV drivers suspended over safety violations, ordered to re-test by NTSA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

NTSA directed that all the affected drivers undergo re-testing before they can return to service.

IEBC warns low voter registration, apathy could undermine future elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

IEBC Chief Electoral Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the apathy, combined with logistical challenges, threatens the conduct of democratic, free, an...

152 officers fail integrity tests as EACC flags widespread ethical breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corr...

230 Kenyan police officers arrive in Port-au-Prince to reinforce UN-backed GSF
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

A group of 100 officers will consequently return home, following the arrival of the 5th contingent, following the completion of their tour of duty.

WHO warns tobacco use threatens fertility in men, women
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The WHO recommends that healthcare providers give focused guidance on quitting to anyone planning or attempting pregnancy.

EACC intensifies war on corruption, recovers Sh3.4 billion in assets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in c...

EACC report exposes billions lost to corruption in state agencies, counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prev...

Sudan’s RSF seizes Heglig oilfield in major strategic blow to army amid escalating conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have seized the Heglig oilfield in South Kordofan, the country’s largest oil hub, in a major setback for the army amid a...

Egypt rejects US plan for foreign control in Gaza, insists Palestinians must govern themselves
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

Egypt’s foreign minister has rejected a US-backed interim administration for Gaza, insisting Palestinians must govern themselves and urging open cross...

Bloody clash leaves 30 dead, 20 injured as army, pro-government militia clash in eastern DR Congo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, South Kivu, after clashes between DR Congo’s army and a pro-government militia...

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