Seventeen pilgrims from Mikindani Catholic Parish in Mombasa tragically lost their lives in a road accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway at Salama, Makueni County. Authorities clarified that the driver of the Howo truck survived, contrary to earlier reports. He sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to Sultan Hamud Hospital
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NTSA Arrests 250 Jaywalking Pedestrians in Nairobi Crackdown
Over the past 10 days, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested over 250 pedestrians in Nairobi as part of a focused effort to enforce the use of designated footbridges. This initiative addresses the serious issue of jaywalking, which is classified as an offense under traffic laws, resulting
Another Accident Paints Gruesome Images of Nithi Bridge Tragedy
A lorry carrying green bananas from Meru to Nairobi plunged into the infamous Nithi River on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, leaving two people dead—further reviving public concern over the bridge’s grim history of accidents.Another fatal crash on a notorious stretchAccording to witnesses, the lorry appeared to have lost control as
NTSA Issues New Directives for Commercial Vehicle Owners in Kenya
In a proactive move to bolster road safety across Kenya, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced five essential directives aimed at commercial vehicle owners. These guidelines are designed to ensure that vehicles are not only roadworthy but also operated safely, ultimately reducing accidents and saving lives. First and
Modern Coast bus operations suspended after accident
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended all thirty one fleet Modern Coast Buses from operating on Kenyan roads after the grisly Nithi river accident that left 34 people dead and 10 others injured. NTSA Director General George Njau has announced a thorough multi-agency investigation and an evaluation of