Kenyan Roads Set for Major Changes as MPs Pass New Bill
The proposed law, awaiting President Ruto's assent, will affect several aspects of Kenya's roads, including road designs...
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The Kenyan National Assembly has approved the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians on roads across the country.
- The bill aims to enhance road safety, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists accounting for up to 76% of all road traffic deaths in Kenya.
- Key proponents include Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda and the National Assembly.
- Road authorities like KeNHA, KeRRA, and KURA will be legally required to incorporate such infrastructure in future road designs and construction.
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