Hard truths.
The DG's remarks come as NTSA continues tightening enforcement in the public transport sector, following recent action against operators linked to safety lapses.
Early-year figures show the same worrying pattern. Between January 1 and January 30, 2026, 398 people died in road crashes, compared to 358 in the same period in 2025, representing an 11 per cent increase.
The NTSA ordered an immediate shutdown of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco and revoked its operator licence, directing all its vehicles to stop operating. The action follows investigations linked to the death of a KMTC stu...
Emergency responders worked through the night to rescue victims, and injured casualties rushed to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital for treatment following the crash.
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...
Under the new framework, motorists who commit certain minor traffic offences will no longer be required to appear in court immediately. Instead, they may receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence through...
Despite the disruption, KeNHA emphasized that safety and regulation of road use must continue, noting that the temporary arrangements are meant to avoid congestion and disruptions in supply chains that depend h...
Data contained in the Economic Survey 2026 indicates that road traffic accidents reported in Kenya increased from 11,316 in 2024 to 11,638 in 2025.
The National Police Service says heavy rains have raised river levels, increasing flood risk for downstream communities. Kenya Red Cross reports flooding across Nairobi and other counties, with hundreds of hous...
The move comes after a fatal crash along the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road in the Nairegia area, where eight people died following a head-on collision involving multiple vehicles.
Kindiki highlighted that speed cameras have already been installed along major highways but their operation has been delayed by existing court orders. He appealed to the judiciary to consider lifting the restri...
In a statement on Saturday, the association called for more strategic enforcement, emphasizing that road safety measures must go hand in hand with passenger welfare.