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The Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK) argues that the lack of proper driver training has become a major contributor to the country’s rising road...
The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA) said NTSA, which was created to bring order, safety and efficiency to the transport secto...
The tragedy comes just a day after six people were killed in another accident along the same highway, when an ambulance from St. Mary’s Elementaita co...
The Authority now says the section will be converted into a safer roadway with barriers, fresh markings and signage to protect motorists and pedestria...
The report notes that only a section of countries have reported having national road safety lead agencies (RSLAs), with only 29 of them receiving allo...
The new trauma centres and first aid posts, backed by trained responders on motorcycles and supported by the police, are expected to directly address...
Chirchir said the new system will use cameras at major junctions to automatically detect offenders and issue fines, cutting down on court backlogs and...
Pedestrians account for 1,285 deaths, followed by 858 motorcyclists, 568 passengers and 309 drivers.
The plan introduces automated traffic enforcement, tougher standards for imported vehicles, and new school transport rules.
The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025...
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said that although different investigations pointed to varying factors, the three remained the most consist...
The database will introduce real-time reporting and analysis of crash data, helping authorities to identify high-risk roads and deploy targeted interv...
The authority called on schools to rely on the list of licensed speed limiter suppliers in Kenya as listed on its website.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on Thursday that the meas...
The crash reportedly happened when a flatbed trailer-truck attempting to overtake at a sharp bend just past Lela in Maseno collided with the bus from...
Police noted that most crashes are preventable if road users avoid risky behaviours such as speeding, reckless overtaking, drink-driving, overloading,...
Reports indicated that the group was returning from a dowry ceremony ahead of a wedding planned for next Saturday.
The leaders argue that repeated accidents at the site, caused by its dangerous slope and poor road features, make it a death trap that must be fixed i...
The crash reportedly occurred at around 11:00 pm on Saturday near the steep climb section of Mai Mahiu, when the bus, heading towards Migori, was stru...
This fatal incident follows another deadly crash on Friday evening, where at least 25 people died when a bus carrying mourners overturned at the Copti...
Ruto emphasised the urgent need to tackle all traffic violations and improve road safety across the country. Survivors are currently receiving care at...
The crash occurred at a railway level crossing adjacent to the Kenya Pipeline Company’s Morendat Training and Conference Centre.
The sponsor of the Bill, Limuru MP John Kiragu, argues that integrating all modes under one regulator will eliminate duplication of roles and enable f...
The official car, which was transporting NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard, crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after it hit another...
KeNHA said the closure was necessary to allow emergency crews to respond to the accident and clear the resulting oil spillage from the road.
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...
Nyanza Traffic Commander Peter Maina said the Toyota Noah Deya was driving, heading from Kisian towards Bondo, lost control and rammed into an oncomin...
MUHURI's Auma cited gaps in the ongoing investigations by the security agencies, adding that police have not fully involved the aggrieved families in...
The PSV, which had been previously captured swerving recklessly on Thika Road, lost control during its journey to Nyeri before the tragic accident occ...
As morning broke on Friday, grief-stricken families and friends of the victims gathered at a local mortuary where the bodies were taken.
