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March 11, 2026
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Wetang'ula calls for tougher transport laws after Webuye crash

Wetang'ula calls for tougher transport laws after Webuye crash

Wetang'ula called on the Judiciary to take road safety offences seriously...

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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.

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Wetang'ula Urges Stricter Laws After Webuye Accident Kills 15 - March 2026

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 transport laws. 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, and that emergency vehicles are exempt while explaining the appeal process for motorists.

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