A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …
Read More »Sitting MP Involved in Early Morning Road Crash
Buuri Member of Parliament Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a traffic accident on Thursday morning at Siraji Timau along the Meru–Nanyuki Road. According to police, the legislator and passengers in both his vehicle and a matatu sustained minor injuries. All those hurt were taken to hospital, where they were treated …
Read More »CS Chirchir Sounds Alarm as Learners Return to School
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has appealed to motorists, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety of school-going children as learning institutions reopen for the first term. Chirchir warned that the resumption of schools is expected to lead to a sharp increase in traffic on roads nationwide, …
Read More »Kenya Met Forecasts Wet Week Before Dry Spell Returns
The Kenya Meteorological Department has projected that rainfall will continue in several parts of the country at the start of the week before easing into mostly sunny and dry weather. According to the forecast covering December 30, 2025, to January 5, 2026, showers are expected mainly over the Highlands East …
Read More »Heavy Rains to Pound Several Regions on Tuesday
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in various regions across the country on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. According to Kenya Met, the current weather outlook covers the period from 9:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Residents in areas experiencing sustained rainfall have been urged to remain alert, …
Read More »Death Toll Rises to 10 After Eldoret–Webuye Highway Crash
The number of people killed in a road accident that occurred on Tuesday night at Mukhonje in Lugari has increased to ten, following the death of two more victims in hospital, authorities have said. The latest fatalities were boda boda riders who are reported to have collided while ferrying bags …
Read More »Festive Season Driving Mistakes That Cost Thousands
Motorists travelling during the festive season are facing immediate penalties as authorities intensify enforcement of traffic laws through mobile courts deployed along major highways. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with the National Police Service and the Judiciary, has rolled out the mobile courts as holiday travel …
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