Tag: road carnage
EDITORIAL: Find long-term solution to rising road carnage
The recent fatal road accidents on our roads have sparked debate among Kenyans on what is ailing our transport sector.
184 died in road accidents in January - NTSA
A total of 184 people died in road accidents in January, latest statistics from NTSA have revealed.
The number...
To reduce road carnage, let’s try mobile police patrols, not swoops
Last week, a Kiambu magistrate gave Kenyans a mighty jolt when he appeared to accord driving under the influence of alcohol and...
Bungoma leaders call for tough measures to end road carnage
Bungoma leaders have called for tough punishment against reckless drivers to end road accidents.
Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and Senator...
Behaviour change in Kenyans will help reduce carnage on roads
In December 2017, almost 250 people died as a result of accidents in Kenya, prompting the President to withdraw National Transport and Safety Authority...
Nairobi records drop in road fatalities
Nairobi has recorded a decline in road fatalities for the last three years.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, 365 lives had been...
Michuki traffic rules are back to curb road carnage
The government has announced the return of the dreaded public transport regulations, popularly known as the Michuki Rules, to tame rogue matatu drivers in...
Kenya’s temporary travel bans that only serve to pacify citizens
Kenya’s history of road safety regulations is not only questionable but also painful to survivors, families of victims and the country as a whole.
In...
Road carnage shows a failed safety drive
Once again, the country has been thrown into mourning following the deadly bus crash that claimed at least 55 lives on the Londiani-Muhoroni road...
Top judge accuses police, NTSA of doing little to curb road...
High Court Judge Samuel Ndung’u Mukunya, 67, was on Saturday buried at his Nyeri home as the Judiciary hit out at the police and...
Kamau Rules to Leave Matatu Crews Jobless
Many workers in the matatu industry will be left jobless when new transport rules take effect next week.
The industry has been providing work to...
Nairobi: 36 Motorists Arrested In Alcoblow Swoop Fined
Some 36 motorists who were at the weekend arrested for drunk driving were Monday each fined Sh10,000 in a Nairobi court.
They were charged with...
Kabando Calls For an End to Road Accidents
MUKURWE-INI MP Kabando wa Kabando has called on the traffic police to end "impunity" on the roads.
Kabando said this will bring an end to...
Kenya Can’t Afford Deaths on Our Roads
We must get to a point as a country to decide enough is enough and decisively confront deaths on our roads.
We must address the...
Driving Schools Countrywide To Be Vetted In 2014
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said it will start vetting driving schools countrywide starting early 2014.
As the government steps up efforts...
