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August 13, 2026
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Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians

Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians

Parliament passes Roads Amendment Bill 2024 which seeks to create mandate for construction of dedicated, separated tracks for non-motorised transport nationwide...

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The Kenyan Parliament has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, mandating dedicated infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians on designated roads.

  • The Bill aims to make walking and cycling safer by requiring road authorities to incorporate dedicated facilities for non-motorised transport (NMT).
  • Key organizations involved include the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
  • The legislation provides clearer legal definitions for terms like "cycling lane" and "pedestrian walkway," and empowers the police to enforce rules for these facilities.

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