The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has intensified enforcement against pedestrians crossing roads at undesignated points.
In an update on Thursday, August 27, the authority said 30 people had been arrested at the Allsops footbridge along the Ruaraka Interchange on the Thika Superhighway.
NTSA said pedestrians should use designated footbridges and approved crossing points whenever they need to cross the road, warning that using undesignated areas exposes them and other road users to danger.
"The Authority continues to urge pedestrians to use designated footbridges and crossing at all times, as crossing in undesignated areas not only endangers their lives but also puts other road users at risk and disrupts free flow of traffic," the authority said.
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This comes days after NTSA announced a decline in pedestrian fatalities in July 2026 following intensified enforcement and compliance checks.
In a statement on Monday, August 17, the authority attributed the decrease to the crackdown that targeted pedestrians who do not use designated crossing points.
"Pedestrian fatalities declined in July 2026 as the Authority and Traffic Police intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting road users who fail to use designated crossing points, including footbridges," the statement read.
According to NTSA, 146 pedestrians lost their lives in July 2026, compared to 178 fatalities recorded during the same period in 2025.
This represents a reduction of 32 deaths, translating to a 17.98 per cent decline in pedestrian fatalities.
"According to the July 2026 road safety status report, we lost 146 pedestrians down from 178 fatalities recorded in the same period in 2025, which is a 17.98 per cent reduction," the statement added.
NTSA attributed the decline partly to ongoing enforcement measures aimed at encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossing points and comply with traffic rules.
"We attribute this decline to among other interventions, the ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossing points and comply with traffic rules," the statement further read.
NTSA urged pedestrians to continue observing road safety measures to further reduce deaths among vulnerable road users.
"To further reduce fatalities among vulnerable road users, we urge all pedestrians to always use designated crossing points including footbridges, obey traffic signals, and prioritize their safety on the roads," the statement concluded.
