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12 killed in overnight road crashes as five die at Twin Bridge
The fatal collision happened at around 4:50am in the Twin Bridge area and involved a Toyota Hiace operated by Kapsowar Sacco and a Mercedes-Benz truck.
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Nairobi
Several feared dead after matatu, saloon car collide near Syokimau
The circumstances that led to the collision had not been established.
Eastern
Seven killed, 28 injured as minibus plunges down Makueni escarpment
The passengers had travelled from Nthongoni in Kibwezi East and were headed to Ikangavya, where they were expected to attend a dowry payment ceremony and related celebrations.
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Matatu owners fight plan to put fare controls under NTSA
Among the changes, operators would be required to display fare information where passengers can easily see it as part of efforts to stop sudden fare increases.
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Murkomen’s ‘business as usual’ message collides with Nairobi CBD 'lockdown'
Interior CS, Murkomen also reassured Kenyans that businesses and schools would remain open despite planned demonstrations on Thursday, marking the anniversary of June 25, 2024, anti-government protests
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NTSA: Problems in Kenya’s matatu sector go beyond graffiti and “nyoka nyoka” culture
The DG's remarks come as NTSA continues tightening enforcement in the public transport sector, following recent action against operators linked to safety lapses.
Western
Five die as matatu and trailer collide on Bungoma–Webuye road
Police say at least five people died and several others were injured after a matatu and a trailer collided on the Bungoma–Webuye road near Bukembe Bridge shortly after midnight, with some injured in critical co...
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Transport safety under spotlight as Gender Commission seeks action over student's death
The commission warned that the case is part of a wider pattern of reported incidents involving passengers allegedly being harmed or ejected from moving vehicles
Corridors of Justice
Matatu crew jailed 10 years each for 2018 death of student who fell from moving vehicle
The High Court in Nairobi found matatu driver Amos Muigai Mwangi and conductor Alex Musembi Musyoka guilty in connection with the death of Doreen Kinya, who died on June 13, 2018 after slipping out of a speedin...
Nairobi
Four killed, 15 injured as Matatu overturns on Enterprise Road
Witnesses at the scene said the matatu lost control before rolling onto its side, leaving several passengers injured while others died on the spot.
News
Ruto denies pressuring matatu operators to call off fuel strike
Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Ruto said he held a three-hour meeting with transport operators in Mombasa where he explained the government’s fuel subsidy programme and the lessons l...
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Matatu leader claims lack of engagement by Transport Ministry fuelled matatu shutdown
Muchiri, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector, stressed that attempts to reach the Transport Ministry failed, forcing operators to seek intervention from other...