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The restriction is being brought into sharper focus following the introduction of Ghana’s 2026 Road Traffic Regulations in May and a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Transport Ministry this month.
Samburu Sub-County Police Commander Lydia Mambo said preliminary investigations showed that the lorry had stalled on the highway without warning signs being placed behind it
The first groups began a four-day training programme on Monday, September 21, in Taita Taveta County, Mombasa and Garissa, with the programme expected to expand to other parts of the country.
The first additional train operated on Monday evening, departing from the Mombasa Terminus at 8.40 pm. Two more services will run on Tuesday. The first will leave the Nairobi Terminus at 9.40 am, while the second will depart from the Mombasa Terminus at 4.30 pm.
Despite the growing speculation, Sakaja maintained that he has not formally announced his exit from UDA. He said he will consider the position of his supporters, whom he described as central to any decision he makes.
In a statement on Monday, Super Metro said the clarification followed claims on social media that its buses had transported people to cause violence at meetings organised by Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
The company said the move reflects Mombasa's distinctive transport culture, where tuk-tuks have long been a key part of daily travel alongside motorcycles and cars
Among the changes, operators would be required to display fare information where passengers can easily see it as part of efforts to stop sudden fare increases.
The Bill, sponsored by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, seeks to end the wide discretion matatu operators have had over the years in determining transport charges. If enacted, NTSA will be mandated to validate and approve fares charged by PSVs and provide commuters with an official channel to report operators who impose excessive charges.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, the lawmaker said Kenya must move faster in embracing green energy solutions, especially in the transport sector where fuel remains a major driver of costs.
According to the company, preliminary information indicates that one truck attempting to overtake was hit from behind by another truck, leading to a collision that forced one of the vehicles into the path of the oncoming Tahmeed bus. However, it stressed that the official investigations would determine the exact cause of the crash.
The DG's remarks come as NTSA continues tightening enforcement in the public transport sector, following recent action against operators linked to safety lapses.