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October 6, 2025
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Lobby Demands Special Lanes, New Highway to Curb Deadly Road Accidents

Lobby Demands Special Lanes, New Highway to Curb Deadly Road Accidents

A similar proposal, to establish BRT lanes along several roads in Nairobi, has been plagued by challenges...

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The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has urged the government to construct dedicated lanes or new highways for heavy trucks to reduce fatal road accidents, traffic congestion, and road deterioration. This proposal comes amidst a significant number of motorist deaths in truck-related collisions.

  • MAK proposed using a fraction of the substantial tolls and taxes paid by cross-border haulage trucks to fund these dedicated routes.
  • The association previously called for the cancellation of licences for truck drivers who violate road safety regulations and for NTSA to act against fleet managers neglecting vehicle inspections.
  • Peter Murima, Chairman of MAK, highlighted the need for greater responsibility from commercial vehicle drivers due to the rising number of fatalities involving trucks on major roads.

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