A new bill proposed by Limuru MP John Kiragu aims to centralize transport accident investigations in Kenya under one institution, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). This comes amid a surge in air, road, and rail accidents, with the proposed legislation seeking to unify a currently disjointed investigative structure.

• The bill proposes assigning joint responsibility for transport safety oversight across road, rail, air, marine, and pipeline sectors to the NTSA.
• MP Kiragu appeared before the Transport Committee on Tuesday, August 5, advocating for an integrated approach to accident investigation.
• The proposal generated mixed reactions, with Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang and Mumias West MP Johnson Naicca raising concerns about NTSA’s potential conflict of interest as both a regulator and investigator, especially in aviation.
• Lawmakers agreed to meet with Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to align the bill with international best practices.