Road Safety

The Traffic Police Department has announced a new registration system for boda bodas operating in Nairobi. The initiative aims to promote self-regulation within the industry and improve road safety.

April 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Four members of the Maswanganyi family who died in a crash on the N1 highway last week were buried in Xikundu, Limpopo, on Friday. Hundreds of mourners and officials attended the service at Mayeke Primary School. One child survived and is receiving treatment.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday that the Trump administration is stepping up enforcement of a long-standing federal requirement that commercial truck drivers be able to read and speak English well enough to understand road signs and communicate with officials. Speaking during a visit to Monroe County, Wisconsin, alongside Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Duffy also highlighted about $8.4 million earmarked for local transportation improvements.

March 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The death toll from a multiple vehicle collision on a Limpopo road has increased to eight after two more victims died in hospital. The crash involved two minibus taxis and two other vehicles on the D19 Matlala road outside Polokwane last week. It occurred when one taxi attempted to overtake into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on collision.

President William Ruto has received and endorsed recommendations from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to improve road safety in Kenya. The recommendations include mandatory defensive driving certification for public service vehicle (PSV) operators and the rollout of decentralised vehicle inspections through a public-private partnership starting July 1. He also ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras and an instant fines system in major cities within one month.

February 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) is urging the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to implement the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028, which requires mandatory periodic retraining and retesting of public service vehicle (PSV) drivers. The demand comes after a tragic incident involving a Super Metro vehicle that led to the death of a passenger ejected from the moving bus. FPTS highlights the need for technology to improve accountability and safety.