Following a tragic accident that claimed 15 lives and injured over 21 others in Webuye on March 10, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is urging parliament to enact stricter road safety laws.

• 15 people died and over 21 were injured.
• National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is calling for legislative action.
• The accident involved a truck colliding with a PSV and a boda boda at Malaha Junction.

Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has requested increased funding from lawmakers to address the growing strain on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) due to a rising caseload.

• The ODPP is seeking additional resources through Supplementary Estimates No. I for the financial year ending June 30, 2026.
• The request comes as the Director of Public Prosecutions highlights mounting pressure from increasing criminal cases nationwide.
• Additional funding will support operational needs, enhance prosecutorial capacity, and improve collaboration within the criminal justice system.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that its new instant fines system for traffic offenders is aimed at improving road safety, not generating revenue.

• The Director General of NTSA, Nashon Kondiwa, stated the primary objective is to enforce rules and bring "sanity on roads."
• The High Court in Nairobi has declined to issue interim orders to halt the implementation of the instant fines system.
• This initiative follows a directive from President Ruto last week to deploy speed monitoring cameras on highways to combat road accidents.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified its new instant fines system, announcing exemptions for emergency vehicles while detailing the appeal process for motorists.

• Emergency service vehicles, including ambulances, police, and military vehicles, are exempt from instant fines.
• NTSA Director General Nahashon Kondiwa stated that most other motorists, including four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and motorcycles, will be subject to the fines.
• Motorists wrongly fined will have an appeal process through established legal channels, with courts retaining review authority.
• All camera-monitored speed zones will be clearly marked with signage indicating speed limits.

Following a tragic road accident in Webuye that claimed 15 lives, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is urging lawmakers to enact stricter transport laws.

• A devastating crash at Malaha Junction in Webuye resulted in 15 fatalities and over 21 injuries.
• Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, along with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Judiciary, are key figures in the call for improved road safety.
• The national and Bungoma County governments are providing support to the victims and their families, including covering medical expenses and coordinating burials.