The Kenyan Parliament has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, mandating dedicated infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians on designated roads.

• The Bill aims to make walking and cycling safer by requiring road authorities to incorporate dedicated facilities for non-motorised transport (NMT).
• Key organizations involved include the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
• The legislation provides clearer legal definitions for terms like "cycling lane" and "pedestrian walkway," and empowers the police to enforce rules for these facilities.

The Kenyan National Assembly has approved the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians on roads across the country.

• The bill aims to enhance road safety, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists accounting for up to 76% of all road traffic deaths in Kenya.
• Key proponents include Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda and the National Assembly.
• Road authorities like KeNHA, KeRRA, and KURA will be legally required to incorporate such infrastructure in future road designs and construction.