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August 11, 2026
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Use NG-CDF funds to curb road carnage, MPs urged

Use NG-CDF funds to curb road carnage, MPs urged

Members of Parliament have urged their colleagues to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to support road safety campaigns and help reduce road fatalities, particularly those involving boda boda riders. The MPs said boda boda-related accide..

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Members of Parliament are urging colleagues to utilize National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) resources to bolster road safety initiatives and combat the persistent issue of road fatalities, especially among boda boda riders.

  • A key suggestion is to use NG-CDF funds to partner with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to provide helmets for riders and passengers.
  • The Parliamentary Committee on Transport, led by Chairperson Hon. George Kariuki, expressed concern over ongoing road deaths.
  • Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama highlighted the inconvenience faced by citizens who travel long distances for NTSA services.
  • NTSA Director General Eng. Nashon Kondiwa acknowledged the road safety crisis and cited inadequate funding as a major hurdle for the authority, which currently operates in only 17 out of 47 counties.

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