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January 9, 2026
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Government Issues Strict Operating Hours for All School Buses

Government Issues Strict Operating Hours for All School Buses

Authorities have attributed most crashes to preventable human error, including reckless driving, speeding, driver fatigue, and drunk driving...

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The Kenyan government has imposed strict operating hours for all school buses, prohibiting them from being on the roads before 6 AM or after 6 PM. This directive, announced by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, aims to protect learners amid a national road safety "crisis" that has claimed dozens of lives.

  • 31 people died in road accidents in the first six days of January 2026 alone.
  • The National Police Service has described the situation as a road safety "crisis."
  • The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recorded 4,458 road deaths in 2025, an increase from 4,311 in 2024.
  • Citizens are urged to report reckless drivers to the NTSA hotline at 0709 932 000.

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