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
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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