Recklessness, altered speed limiters main cause of road accidents: NTSA

Kenyans, on March 18 joined Kenyatta University in mourning eleven (11) students who died following a fatal collision involving their bus against a trailer in Maungu area on Mombasa Road.

Several other crashes have occurred, with NTSA confirming a sharp rise in deaths on the roads within the first quarter of 2024.

Data from NTSA reveals that over 1,200 individuals have died in reported accidents. In response to the escalating road safety concerns, the government has initiated a crackdown to enforce compliance with road safety regulations.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced additional measures on Tuesday, including intensified compliance checks for school buses and matatus.