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  • Ruto directs NTSA to roll out smart traffic cameras in all cities

    Ruto directs NTSA to roll out smart traffic cameras in all cities

    President William Ruto has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Ministry of Transport to fast-track the roll out smart traffic cameras in all cities to curb bribery and improve compliance with traffic laws.

    Ruto said the cameras must be fully integrated with the instant fines system to make it simple for offenders to pay penalties without spending hours in court.

    He issued the directive at State House Nairobi during the presentation of a report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice on traffic accidents and deaths.

    “Part of the reason it is easy to pay a bribe rather than go to court is because it takes so long to pay a legitimate fine. That’s how we end up with the challenges we have,” Ruto said.

    “Rolling out the cameras is not rocket science. We have had them before, so let’s implement them now,” he added

    Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the rollout will be completed within a month under an investor-supported programme.

    Ruto linked the move to urgent national concerns over road safety, noting that Kenya records more than 4,000 road deaths annually.

    Last year alone, 5,009 fatalities were reported, an increase of 261 compared to 2024, while the 2025 festive season saw 415 deaths, up 23% from the previous year.

    The President further noted that the deployment of prosecutors and officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as well as NTSA has helped reduce Public Service Vehicle fatalities by 10%.

    Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving road safety through strong political leadership and dedicated funding, including the operationalisation of the National Road Safety Fund.

    “We cannot, and we will not, accept the continued loss of Kenyan lives on our roads. The government is fully committed to ensuring that the recommendations arising from this pilot are implemented decisively and without undue delay,” he said

  • Kenya, G7 partners pledge collaboration on Nairobi urban transport reform

    Kenya, G7 partners pledge collaboration on Nairobi urban transport reform

    The government in partnership with envoys and development partners have reaffirmed a shared determination to transform Nairobi’s urban infrastructure through meaningful collaboration, innovation, and transparent accountability.

    During a high-level engagement took place at the Railways Headquarters, the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, engaged with representatives of the G7 and Kenya’s development partners at the to review the progress of priority pilot programmes aimed at easing congestion along the Nairobi Metropolitan Area’s transport corridors.

    Mudavadi was joined by Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, as government presented a comprehensive and forward-looking evaluation of strategic transport initiatives designed to improve mobility, enhance accessibility, and promote a more sustainable and inclusive urban environment.

    In a candid discussion members of the diplomatic corps and esteemed partners led by Neil Wigan, OBE, British High Commissioner, applauded the government’s commitment and pledged continued support for Kenya’s efforts to reshape Nairobi’s infrastructure.

    Mudavadi emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to these transformative programmes, which stand as a cornerstone of Kenya’s development agenda, with a clear mission: to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient transport solutions that resonate with the aspirations of all Kenyans.

    “We remain steadfast in advancing these programmes as a critical pillar of Kenya’s development journey. Our mission is clear: to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient transport solutions that meet the aspirations of all Kenyans.” CS Mudavadi said.

    He called upon all stakeholders to sustain this momentum and deepen partnerships as the nation advances toward a better connected, greener, and more livable Nairobi, a city that reflects the promise and potential of Kenya for generations to come.

    “Together, let us continue charting the path toward a better connected, greener, and more livable Nairobi for generations to come.” He urged.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Construction of virtual weighbridges at Mayoni, Mukumu takes shape – KeNHA

    Construction of virtual weighbridges at Mayoni, Mukumu takes shape – KeNHA

    The construction of two new virtual weighbridge stations at Mayoni and Mukumu in Kakamega County is taking shape with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirming that both sites are 60% complete.

    The virtual weighbridges are expected to supplement existing static stations in Webuye, Malava, and Malaba to curb axle load violations.

    Once operational, the stations will enhance enforcement of load limits, particularly for loose cargo trucks and cane transporters using Class A and B roads under KeNHA’s jurisdiction.

    Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir last week announced plans to expand the country’s weighbridge network as part of broader efforts to strengthen enforcement with the government now installing 28 additional weighbridges, both virtual and static, across various highways to improve monitoring of overloaded vehicles.

    “In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 9(2) of the Kenya Roads (Kenya National Highways Authority) Regulations, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport increases the number of installed weighbridges set out in Part II of the Schedule of the Regulations, with the weighbridges set out in the Schedule hereto,” reads part of the official notice.

    Progress of the Mukumu virtual weighbridge.

    Newly introduced static weighbridges include Kikambala (A7), Kanyonyo (A3), Awendo (A1), Dongo Kundu (A8), and Laisamis (A2). Others are Malaba (A8), Ahero (A12), Eldoret (A8), Mayoni (B12), Kamulu (B63), and Kaloleni (B91).

    Further additions include weighbridges at Yatta (A3), Sabaki (A7), Mwatate (A6), Kibwezi (A9), Emali (A5), and Malili (A8). The list also features Madogo (A3), Mau Summit (A8), Kajiado (A2), Eldama Ravine (B77), Cheptiret (A8), Mukumu (A1), and Kapenguria (A1).

    Other weighbridge stations set for installation are along the Southern Bypass in Kikuyu and Mombasa, Kamagambo (A1), and Meru (B63).