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In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority highlighted the importance of adhering to speed limits, avoiding drunk driving, and managing fatigue to prevent accidents.
Police warned that without strict adherence to safety guidelines, the risk of road traffic accidents and crime could rise significantly.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, 29 March, Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and other enforcement agencies, will “thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash and take firm, decisive action against any violations.”
The crash involved a collision between a lorry and a public service vehicle (PSV), and the injured are currently receiving medical attention at various hospitals.
Kenya’s NTSA has issued a rainy season road safety alert, warning of reduced visibility and slippery roads amid heavy rains and fog, and urging motorists and pedestrians to take extra precautions.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to ease traffic flow as thousands of rally fans are expected to travel to host towns during the global motorsport event.
NTSA has launched an automated Instant Fines system to issue traffic penalties via SMS nationwide, with payments due in seven days and defaulters blocked from NTSA services.
KeNHA and NTSA have issued a joint safety alert as heavy rains create slippery, flood-prone roads across Kenya, warning of delays, closures and higher accident risks for all road users.
Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Monday, when he received the National Council on Administration of Justice Report, President Ruto emphasized that the initiative will reduce corruption, streamline enforcement, and allow the judiciary to focus on serious cases.
According to the notice, the stations are “intended to enhance corridor functionality, improve safety standards, and alleviate traffic congestion along the affected sections.
The NTSA Board of Directors, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Roads and Transport, announced the appointment, expressing confidence in Kondiwa’s ability to lead the Authority into its next phase of growth and reform.
The government told Parliament Kenya’s roads and rail will support crude oil transport from South Lokichar, with trucking to Mombasa from 2027 and a planned shift to a road–rail system from 2030.