News
NTSA targets 50 per cent cut in road deaths by 2028
NTSA Coast Region Head Douglas Nyagwoka said the target could only be achieved if drivers, riders, passengers and pedestrians took responsibility for their conduct on the roads.
Boda Boda
Nairobi
Two die as Range Rover hits boda boda, rams truck on Nairobi's Riverside Drive
Another witness said the Range Rover rammed into a nearby tipper shortly after hitting the motorcycle, before losing control and rolling several times. The witness said the vehicle was allegedly speeding and overtaking dangerously at the time of the crash
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LSK demands full probe into death of boda Boda rider after Muthaiga police detention
Eric Otieno was arrested on Saturday, August 1, 2026, over allegations of preparation to commit a felony. He was released on cash bail the following day but died while being taken to hospital after his condition rapidly worsened.
News
'Footbridge si ya nduthi!' NTSA tells motorcycle riders
The warning comes as the authority continues to strengthen enforcement and public awareness campaigns aimed at improving road safety and discouraging dangerous behaviour on Kenyan roads.
Corridors of Justice
Wajir court sentences two men to death over violent robbery
Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Malesi convicted Abdiaziz Ali Ahmed, alias “Odi,” and Abdiwahab Mohamed Hassan, alias “Steam Boy,” after ruling that the prosecution had proved the case against them beyond reasonable doubt.
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PS Omollo urges boda boda riders to embrace organisation, participate in state projects
Speaking during a Boda Boda Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Busia on Thursday, Omollo said the sector remains one of the largest employers of young people and a critical contributor to the country’s economy.
Counties
BBS Mall defends bodaboda zoning rules after social media backlash
In a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, the mall's management insisted that the facility was not seeking to ban bodabodas but was instead enforcing clearly designated zones for different forms of transport to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.
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Help us tackle rising insecurity, PS Omollo urges boda boda operators
Omollo urged riders to collaborate with authorities to curb harassment by criminal groups targeting riders, women, leaders and business people.
News
Court petition demands urgent action on Nairobi boda boda chaos
The case was filed by Nairobi resident Rogers Monda, who says authorities have failed to stop a steady rise in fatal accidents and violent incidents involving boda boda riders.
News
Senators grill Embu Governor over misuse of Sh10 million development funds
The money was originally allocated to the County Aggregated Industrial Park, a flagship project aimed at creating jobs and boosting local economic growth. However, the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard that the funds were redirected to support a boda boda summit attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
News
Matatu Owners threaten nationwide strike over vehicle torchings by Boda Boda
Operators said most boda boda motorcycles are uninsured, leaving matatu and vehicle owners exposed to heavy financial losses. They stressed that the transport sector is a major contributor to the government’s revenue and must be protected.
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State warns of growing crime rings hidden in Boda Boda industry
According to the Jukwaa la Usalama report, boda bodas have become a lifeline for many communities, but weak oversight has led to confusion, growing lawlessness and rising safety fears. The review notes that many riders operate without registration or proper identification, allowing offenders to blend in with genuine operators.