safety Stories

City Hall targets Eastleigh, Ruai, Kasarani in crackdown on illegal structures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

Governor Sakaja urged Nairobians to cooperate with county officials and professional planners to make the city safer, more liveable and better organis...

Nine fridge habits that could be ruining your food
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

Experts recommend spacing out containers and keeping vents clear. If your fridge is always full, consider decluttering or reorganizing by category.

NDMA funding shortfall delays Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments to 133,800 households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Each household under the programme receives a monthly cash stipend of Sh2,700, helping families buy food and meet other basic needs during periods of...

NTSA launches road safety campaign to keep children safe as schools close
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

NTSA warned that wet weather conditions have made roads slippery and reduced visibility in several parts of the country, heightening risks for childre...

Government proposes new health authority to regulate facilities, protect patients
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The proposal is under the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill (No. 41 of 2025), which seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to pro...

Mombasa drivers, pedestrians express relief over installation of traffic lights at Saba Saba
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

The junction, a critical link between the Central Business District (CBD), Ronald Ngala Road towards Nyali Bridge, and Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, has long...

Ethiopia makes history as first IGAD nation to secure WHO’s top medicine safety rating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical produ...

Experts urge revocation of all driving licenses issued in past six years over rising road crash deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

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...

Did you know?
Charity Pancras  |  Aug 30, 2025

The average risk of death for a pedestrian reaches 10 per cent at an impact speed of 23 mph, 25 per cent at 32 mph, and 50 per cent at 42 mph.

NTSA under fire for negligence, lax enforcement after deadly road crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA) said NTSA, which was created to bring order, safety and efficiency to the transport secto...

One in four global road deaths occur in Africa, report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 27, 2025

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...

Lavington residents back court ruling ordering Sakaja to fix Nairobi zoning gaps on high-rise buildings
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In January this year, the Environment and Land Court (ELC) capped developments along Rhapta Road at 16 floors, relying on the draft 2021 Nairobi City...

Kenya rolls out multi-pronged road safety strategy to halve traffic deaths by 2030
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Completed works include the redesign of the Kibarani/Makupa causeway, traffic separation along the Salgaa-Sachangwan stretch, and new pedestrian bridg...

Kenya unveils tough new road safety blueprint to end blackspots, crack down on rogue drivers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The plan introduces automated traffic enforcement, tougher standards for imported vehicles, and new school transport rules.

Boda boda riders to wear county-specific uniforms, carry unique IDs under new reforms to curb lawlessness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

Riders will also be required to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and stage chamas.

NTSA: Vehicle ownership transfers now instant via e-Citizen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The change eliminates the need for motorists to fill out manual forms or make repeated visits to NTSA offices.

Motorists association demands action against rogue boda boda riders after Thika killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

News of the killings sparked outrage among local residents and boda boda riders, who torched the officer’s Audi in protest.

Kenya among countries where motorcycle helmets fail safety tests, new report finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

An analysis by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety shows that none of the helmets tested from 10 countries, including Kenya, Benin, Côte d’Ivo...

AMREF plane crash: Flight data recorder sent to US for analysis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kenya, being the country where the aircraft was registered, operated and where the accident took place, is required to notify the countries responsibl...

State releases Sh294 million hunger safety net funds to support 109,000 households in arid counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

The National Drought Management Authority announced that the funds would be available in beneficiaries’ accounts at KCB Bank and Equity Bank branches...

New Bill proposes Sh50 million fine for hospitals failing on patient safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 01, 2025

The proposed laws come amidst reports of illegal organ harvesting by certain health facilities that are facing government ban and scrutiny.

Mombasa earns global praise for road safety, bags bronze in BIGRS speed challenge
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 30, 2025

The coastal city stood out for a set of targeted measures, including the strict enforcement of Kenya’s national speed limit, the construction of speed...

AI-powered imaging technology can now detect deadly food toxins, study finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...

Kenya to roll out national traffic accident database to curb road carnage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The database will introduce real-time reporting and analysis of crash data, helping authorities to identify high-risk roads and deploy targeted interv...

Boda boda association calls for arrest of suspects in Thika Road vehicle torching
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

The incident, which caused a major traffic snarl-up near the Survey area, drew sharp condemnation from the association, which described the attack as...

NTSA releases list of licensed vehicle body builders and assessors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

According to NTSA, vehicle body builders must fully adhere to Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which stipulates that bus bodies should be safe, durable, an...

Kenya leads in AI innovation, policy development as Africa’s market set to triple by 2030
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2025

The report emphasises that while AI is driving innovation, growth, and social impact worldwide, Africa is uniquely positioned to unlock its transforma...

Motorists Association cites negligence, corruption for spike in road deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 12, 2025

MAK said the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, together with the police, must be held accountable for the loss of lives, arguing that taxpaye...

Kilifi ramps up beach safety efforts after surge in drowning cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

The exercise, organised in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, targets families and visitors expected to flock to the beaches...

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