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August 11, 2026
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MPs urged to use part of NG-CDF funds to boost road safety

MPs urged to use part of NG-CDF funds to boost road safety

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Members of Parliament have been urged to channel part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda…..

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Members of Parliament are being urged to allocate a portion of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) towards road safety initiatives, particularly to address the high number of motorcycle-related fatalities.

  • The Parliamentary Committee on Transport proposed using NG-CDF funds to provide helmets for boda boda riders and passengers.
  • Key individuals involved include Committee Chairperson George Kariuki and NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa.
  • The proposal comes as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) faces challenges with inadequate funding and limited geographical reach, operating in only 17 out of 47 counties.

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