Governor Imposes 3-Month Movement Restriction for Certain Vehicles
The governor, in his directive, announced that county enforcement officers would be deployed to arrest non-compliant drivers and impound their vehicles...
✨ Key Highlights
Mombasa County has implemented a temporary three-month restriction on heavy commercial vehicles, specifically those exceeding 10 tonnes, during peak traffic hours.
- The ban is in effect from April 3, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
- Key roads affected include Nyali Bridge and Links Road, among others.
- This measure, announced by the County Head of Transport, Infrastructure and Governance, Daniel Manyala, aims to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.
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NTSA Issues Urgent Guidelines After 20 Die in Easter Night Crashes - April 2026
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) issued urgent road safety guidelines following the deaths of 20 people in separate road crashes during the Easter holiday weekend. The fatalities included 11 individuals who died when a speeding matatu collided with a stalled trailer near Gilgil on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, with ten people tragically dying after a speeding matatu struck a stalled trailer on Friday night. A separate multi-vehicle crash on the Londiani Junction-Muhuroni road resulted in 20 injuries, with five people in critical condition, while another serious crash in Kericho involved Simba Coach and Dreamliner buses. Mombasa County subsequently implemented a temporary three-month restriction on heavy commercial vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes during peak traffic hours.
