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...

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.

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...

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.

Death toll from Migaa road crash rises to 13
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2024

The bus, which was headed to Mombasa from Kisumu City, lost control, ramming into barriers and other vehicles before rolling into a ditch.

NTSA launches crackdown on unroadworthy PSVs ahead of school holidays
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 30, 2024

The crackdown will target several key issues, including vehicles that are overloaded, speeding, and vehicles in poor mechanical condition.

Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2024

In the first week of July alone, 101 people died in road crashes across the country.

Kenya road crash survivors spend Sh46 billion annually on treatment - Health PS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2024

According to the WHO, Kenya has Africa's fifth-highest rate of road traffic deaths. 

NTSA: June 2024 ranked most dangerous month for travel so far
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2024

411 lives were lost in road crashes, a reduction from 439 in 2023.

NTSA data ranks Thika Superhighway the most dangerous road in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 14, 2024

Many pedestrians prefer shortcuts, such as jumping over ditches to cross roads, instead of using existing footbridges

Alarm as road crashes in Kenya rise over past two years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 07, 2024

Human behaviour, including speed limit violations, fatigue, negligence, and pedestrian-related incidents, remains a leading cause of accidents

2 dead, 500 sacks of muguka stolen after vehicle overturns in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 01, 2024

Witnesses said that after the accident, residents scrambled for free sacks of muguka, stealing about 500 of them before the police arrived. 

Thika Superhighway: Nairobi's most dangerous road with highest crash fatalities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2024

The National Transport and Safety Authority data which captures road statistics between January 1 to April 30, 2024, reveals that Nairobi recorded 176...

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