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NTSA sets tough requirements for vehicles transporting children returning to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NTSA urged parents and guardians to utilise its free mobile app to verify the essential details of public service vehicles, drivers, and conductors be...

Businessman petitions court to abolish eight-year limit on car imports
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 16, 2024

He also asserts that the regulation is inconsistently applied and ineffective in achieving its stated objectives of environmental protection and road...

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.

Pressure mounts for independent bus safety inspections to curb road crashes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Data from the National Police Service has revealed that 4,282 fatalities have been recorded from road crashes in 2024.

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.

Police partner with Education ministry to sensitise learners on road safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 14, 2024

The initiative by the police aims to roll out the safety programme to more than 1,000 schools on the highways to promote road safety.

Sh193.4 billion earmarked for infrastructure in 2024/25 budget
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

Sh69.5 billion is allocated for road maintenance activities with Ndung’u saying regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and usability of road...

NTSA's efforts to tackle drunk driving on Kenya's roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 08, 2024

Although there is no specific data on the number of lives lost through drunk driving, it has always been mentioned that alcohol is a huge contributing...

Government implements road safety measures ahead of school reopening
Charity Kilei  |  May 11, 2024

Murkomen stressed the need for drivers and all road users to exercise caution, particularly in safeguarding the lives of students.

Road accidents menace: Ruto says laxity in law enforcement to blame
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 17, 2024

The president says the laxity has led to impunity, which has contributed to an increase in the high-risk behaviours behind accidents.

Kenya unveils road safety plan to halve deaths, serious injuries by 2028
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

President William Ruto says a sharp focus would be on designated high-risk corridors and urban areas.

NTSA considers reviewing speed limits to improve road safety
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 13, 2024

Since the beginning of the year, over 1,000 Kenyans have lost their lives in road accidents, with pedestrians being the most affected.

Boda-boda menace: Head, limb injuries prevalent as Kenyans shun helmet use
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 12, 2024

A study has found that only 63 per cent of boda-boda operators and a small fraction of pillion passengers - 15 per cent - wear helmets, and that they...

Kenyan government urged to adopt campaign on road safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2024

Male fatalities accounted for 83.36 per cent of all recorded road traffic-related deaths in 2023 while females accounted for 16.64 per cent.

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