Business
EPRA: 22 killed, 188 injured in petroleum and LPG accidents
Petroleum tankers were involved in 77 accidents, making up 63.6 per cent of all the cases reported. The incidents resulted in 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
Road safety
Counties
KeNHA gives roadside traders 30 days to clear road reserves
In a notice on Tuesday, the authority said the directive affects sections of the Likoni-Ukunda-Lunga Lunga (A7), Kilifi-Malindi-Garsen-Witu (A7), Maili Tisa-Kitale (B14) and Eldoret-Nyaru (B124) roads.
Africa
New Ghana transport rules target preaching, hawking in moving buses
The restriction is being brought into sharper focus following the introduction of Ghana’s 2026 Road Traffic Regulations in May and a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Transport Ministry this month.
Corridors of Justice
DPP secures extradition order for Kenyan fugitive wanted in US
Kibutu was arrested pursuant to an extradition request by the governments of the United States of America and Kenya.
Coast
Dreamline bus crash on Mombasa highway leaves two dead, six injured
Samburu Sub-County Police Commander Lydia Mambo said preliminary investigations showed that the lorry had stalled on the highway without warning signs being placed behind it
News
NTSA targets 4,000 PSV operators in nationwide safety training
The first groups began a four-day training programme on Monday, September 21, in Taita Taveta County, Mombasa and Garissa, with the programme expected to expand to other parts of the country.
Rift Valley
Two dead, 10 injured after petrol tanker bursts into flames in Uasin Gishu
Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said two bodies had been recovered from the scene, while other victims were rescued and taken to different hospitals.
Rift Valley
Five killed in head-on crash on Nakuru–Nairobi Highway
The crash occurred at about 11pm on September 13, 2026, in the Kamugunda area, according to Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio.
Nairobi
Fig Tree Crackdown: 23 pedestrians arrested for ignoring footbridge
The latest operation is part of a wider crackdown that has been running across the capital since July, with enforcement teams targeting pedestrians who cross busy roads at points other than designated footbridg...
News
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.
News
Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich allegedly abducted along Gilgil-Nakuru road
Kiprotich was allegedly taken shortly before 9:20 pm, according to Standard Group, which said it was yet to establish where the editor was when the company issued a statement on September 1, 2026.
News
NTSA summons nine PSV operators over safety concerns
Those directed to appear before the authority are Moyale Raha Transporter's Company Limited, Etams Classic Limited, Eastern Link Travellers Company Limited, Manchester Travellers Coach Limited and Lake Naivasha...