NTSA Issues Easter Road Safety Guidelines After Deadly Gilgil Crash
Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio said the victims died on the spot due to the impact. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued new road safety guidelines following a tragic crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway that killed at least 11 people on Good Friday.
- At least 11 people died in a collision between a public service vehicle and a stalled trailer.
- The NTSA launched its 'Easter Usalama Barabarani' campaign, warning against speeding and drunk driving.
- The new guidelines target the 'Fatal Six' causes of accidents, including stalled vehicles, a factor believed to have contributed to the Gilgil crash.
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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.
