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 footbridges and marked crossings
By Chrispho OwuorThe arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown on pedestrians crossing busy roads at undesignated points, with NTSA warning that the practice puts lives at risk and disrupts traffic flow.
By David AbonyoThe warning comes as the authority continues to strengthen enforcement and public awareness campaigns aimed at improving road safety and discouraging dangerous behaviour on Kenyan roads.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during Friday’s operation, NTSA Assistant Director Brenda Sawe said the campaign would continue until more pedestrians embraced safer road crossing habits.
By Bradley BosireCS Chirchir cited the Road Safety Investment Plan (2025), which estimates that road crashes cost Kenya about Sh1.356 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 8.2 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
By Bradley BosireFormer Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Tom Odero has been appointed to lead the new formation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Monday, the authority said the pedestrians were arrested during an ongoing operation targeting people who ignore pedestrian infrastructure and instead cross busy highways, an offence that disrupts traffic flow and exposes road users to serious danger.
By David AbonyoIn a statement released on Thursday, the Authority urged all road users, parents, guardians, school bus operators and transporters to place children's safety at the centre of their travel plans.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Tuesday, the Authority said pedestrian safety remains a major concern, noting that pedestrians accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic crashes recorded as of June 30, 2026.
By David AbonyoIn a public notice issued on Thursday, the authority said the road is currently being repaired in phases to address pavement damage and improve safety for motorists following concerns raised by members of the public over its deteriorating condition.
By David AbonyoUnder the system, a motorist who commits an offence such as speeding or running a red light receives an SMS detailing the violation, where it occurred, the amount payable and the period within which the fine should be settled. Those who fail to pay within seven days risk facing penalties and restrictions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a press statement issued on Sunday, 29 March, Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and other enforcement agencies, will “thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash and take firm, decisive action against any violations.”
By David AbonyoMAK, a recognized member of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), said the public notice on Instant Fines Management and its implementation under the Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules No. 161 of 2016 leaves critical operational and legal details unclear.
By David AbonyoCoast traffic boss Asha Wario confirmed that the bus driver had attempted to overtake when the trailer rammed into the vehicle. The impact was severe, leaving the bus badly damaged.
By David AbonyoThe affected companies, including The Guardian Coach Limited, Nanyuki Express Cab Services Ltd, Monna Comfort Sacco, and Greenline Company Ltd, must comply with strict vehicle inspections, driver re-tests, and operational safety conditions before their licences can be reinstated.
By David AbonyoIn a communiqué issued after a Special Council Meeting in Nairobi, NCAJ said fatalities from road accidents increased from 4,479 in 2024 to 4,682 in 2025, representing a five percent rise.
By David AbonyoTransport, Infrastructure and Governance CEC Dan Manyala said the move is part of a broader plan to enhance safety, accountability and order in the county’s public transport system.
By Samuel Otieno