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Several people feared dead in Machakos road crash

Several people are feared dead after a 14-seater-matatu crashed at Maanzoni, Mombasa Road on Monday, August 8.

By Stephanie Wangari and Beldeen Waliaula 4 days ago

Several people feared dead in Machakos road crash

Highways to hell: Kenya's accident blackspots that have killed many

Highways to hell: Kenya's accident blackspots that have killed many

By Standard Team 11 days ago

Blame game amid rising fatal road accident cases

Blame game amid rising fatal road accident cases

By Nathan Ochunge and Pkemoi Ng’enoh 13 days ago

Speed maniacs to be kicked out of public transport

Speed maniacs to be kicked out of public transport

By Amos Kareithi 13 days ago

Revisited: The Nithi River bridge of death

Since 1983 over 100 lives have been lost at the Nithi River Bridge blackspot.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 18 days ago

Revisited: The Nithi River bridge of death

Two dead, scores injured in grisly Kisumu road accident

Two people die, several injured after 14-seater matatu rolls at Kombewa in Seme, Kisumu County, Nyanza Regional Police Commander Mwangi Ng’ang’a confirms.

By Sharon Owino 20 days ago

Two dead, scores injured in grisly Kisumu road accident

Corruption, motorists' violation of traffic rules to blame for increase in road accidents

According to NTSA, careless driving has been cited as the major contributor to the rise in accidents. Most drivers violate traffic rules or drive unroadworthy vehicles.

By Rodgers Otiso 20 days ago

Corruption, motorists' violation of traffic rules to blame for increase in road accidents

22 killed, 33 injured in Egypt bus-lorry crash

Accidents kill thousands every year in Egypt, which has a poor transportation safety record. Crashes are mostly caused by speeding, careless driving, bad roads or poor enforcement of traffic laws.

By AP 24 days ago

22 killed, 33 injured in Egypt bus-lorry crash

Man dies after falling from campaign vehicle in Trans Nzoia

The 25-year-old sustained injuries on the head, and was rushed to Kitale County Referral Hospital

By Obare Osinde 26 days ago

Man dies after falling from campaign vehicle in Trans Nzoia

Vehicle inspection should be efficient and graft-free

The need to carry out periodic inspections of vehicles cannot be gainsaid because the number of accidents from defective vehicles, drink-driving, speeding and overloading continues to rise.

By Alexander Chagema 26 days ago

Vehicle inspection should be efficient and graft-free

More than 20 people injured in Kisumu road accident

20 people injured after Climax bus heading to Kisumu from Nairobi rolls at Koru in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Nyanza traffic police boss Mwangi Ng’ang’a confirms.

By Olivia Odhiambo 27 days ago

More than 20 people injured in Kisumu road accident

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

Three Belgian tourists and a Kenyan national die after container truck crushes their van at Samburu, Kwale County, Kinango police boss Fredrick Ombaka confirms.

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 28 days ago

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

One dead in Lang'ata Road crash

Mercedes driver Kimulwon Chesaina was driving along Lang’ata Road towards the CBD before the fatal crash.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

One dead in Lang'ata Road crash

Sole survivor of Kwale crash narrates ordeal

She survived when the vehicle they were travelling in hit a lorry at Taru, along Mombasa--Nairobi road

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Sole survivor of Kwale crash narrates ordeal

20 killed in road accident near Taru on Mombasa highway

Kinango OCPD Fredrick Ombaka said it was not yet clear what caused the accident but noted that the shuttle was carrying excess passengers.

By Bernard Sanga 1 month ago

20 killed in road accident near Taru on Mombasa highway

PHOTOS: How pedestrians flirt with danger along Outering Road

Last week, a pedestrian was knocked down by a car at the same spot as he tried to cross. Dozens more have tales to tell after a close shave with death.

By Denish Ochieng 1 month ago

PHOTOS: How pedestrians flirt with danger along Outering Road

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

Matatu crashes into a Nairobi Expressway toll station at Mlolongo, casualties yet to be established; second similar accident in two weeks.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

Take action to end rising cases of road accidents

According to a recent report by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), by end of May this year, 1,912 people had lost their lives in road crashes.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Take action to end rising cases of road accidents

Seven killed in accident as roads death toll rises

Statistics by NTSA show that 1,912 people have died in road accidents since January 1. Figure represents a nine per cent increase from 1,754 deaths in the same period last year.

By Godfrey Oundoh 2 months ago

Seven killed in accident as roads death toll rises

NTSA: 1,912 people have died in road accidents since January

Six hundred and eighty-two pedestrians were killed in accidents as compared to 573 who lost their lives in the same period last year.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

NTSA: 1,912 people have died in road accidents since January

Kajiado MP Elijah Memusi's wife killed in road accident

Kajiado police commander Muthuri Mwongera says the vehicle that was carrying her rammed into a lorry killing her on the spot.

By Peterson Githaiga 2 months ago

Kajiado MP Elijah Memusi's wife killed in road accident

One dead, scores injured after lorry rams into seven vehicles near Kinungi

Naivasha OCPD Samuel Waweru said the injured were rushed to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

One dead, scores injured after lorry rams into seven vehicles near Kinungi

Rabai MP William Kamoti is dead

Rabai MP William Kamoti died in a road accident along the Maziwa-Mombasa-Malindi highway on Sunday night.

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Rabai MP William Kamoti is dead

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

Seven of the victims died on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

Eight mourners killed in accident on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

The eight are believed to be flower farm workers who were on their way back from the burial before the 2 am accident occurred.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Eight mourners killed in accident on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

Kisii town mourns renowned engineer, son, killed in accident

Robert Onduko died on the spot, while his son Pharrell Onduko succumbed on arrival at a nearby hospital.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Kisii town mourns renowned engineer, son, killed in accident

Hit-and-run motorist fined Sh50,000

He was found guilty of breaking traffic laws and causing life-threatening harm to the seven-year-old primary school pupil.

By Michelle Muchelule 3 months ago

Hit-and-run motorist fined Sh50,000

Slow down khat cars

A driver transporting muguka died on Monday in Embu County after his car collided head-on with a matatu.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Slow down khat cars

Molo family in tears as couple, son buried and three still in hospital

Tears flowed freely as a Molo family buried three members who died in a road accident.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Molo family in tears as couple, son buried and three still in hospital

Six people die in separate road accidents in Naivasha

Six people including a police officer died along the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road this morning in two separate accidents.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Six people die in separate road accidents in Naivasha

We can't be silent anymore amid this agony, says Wahome Gakuru's family

The family of the late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru has never known peace after the death of their kin who was their breadwinner.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

We can't be silent anymore amid this agony, says Wahome Gakuru's family

Nandi Hills MP aspirant Wesley Kogo dies in road accident

Wesley Kogo, UDA aspirant for Nandi Hills MP seat, dies in morning road accident in Kangemi, Nairobi; family confirms.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Nandi Hills MP aspirant Wesley Kogo dies in road accident

Three people killed in Sultan Hamud night accident

Three people died last night following an road accident at Tumbuni, near Sultan Hamud in Makueni County, along Mombasa-Nairobi highway.

By Stephen Nzioka 4 months ago

Three people killed in Sultan Hamud night accident

Fuel tanker explodes in Kakamega road accident

Fuel tanker explodes after colliding with lorry at Mukhonje Market in Matete Sub-County, Kakamega.

By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago

Fuel tanker explodes in Kakamega road accident

Professional negligence is killing us and we must stop it

In some jurisdictions, professional negligence is a serious crime that is punished severely.

By David Oginde 5 months ago

Professional negligence is killing us and we must stop it

Bill seeks pedestrian lanes on roads

All public roads will have lanes or tracks for exclusive use by pedestrians in a proposed law seeking to enhance safety.

By Patrick Alushula 5 months ago

Bill seeks pedestrian lanes on roads

Truck driver on the run after allegedly killing opinion leader

Police in Homa Bay County are looking for a truck driver who allegedly knocked a boda boda rider, killing his pillion passenger.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Truck driver on the run after allegedly killing opinion leader

Dead Ohangla artiste had plans to release new hit

Prior to the accident, Ndogo and his band had performed at a nightclub in Nairobi and were on their way back to Kisumu.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Dead Ohangla artiste had plans to release new hit

Grief as Ohangla musician and three band members perish in a road accident

Ohangla lovers are mourning following the demise of one of the fastest rising stars, Philip Omondi popularly known as Ndogo Jaraha, and three members

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Grief as Ohangla musician and three band members perish in a road accident

Four family members die in accident at Kinungi

Witnesses at the scene blamed the driver of the ill-fated vehicle for speeding.

By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago

Four family members die in accident at Kinungi

Case delayed for one hour as officer ordered to wear tie

'Look for a judicial officer to give you a tie then come present your evidence while smart as a government officer!' the judge ordered.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Case delayed for one hour as officer ordered to wear tie

Boda bodas to join Saccos in new road rules

According to data from National Police Service, 105 boda boda operators and 42 pillion passengers died as of January 25, 2022.

By Joackim Bwana 6 months ago

Boda bodas to join Saccos in new road rules

Limuru brothers' death linked to poor road signage

Isaac Ndirangu Muikia and Amos Kanyoi Muikia were killed when their car hit a boulder on the road that is under construction.

By Gerald Nyele 6 months ago

Limuru brothers' death linked to poor road signage

Five people die in road accidents

One cow and 16 sheep were injured while 300 livestock got lost in the melee during the 1am accident.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 months ago

Five people die in road accidents

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