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A total of 22 pedestrians have been arrested and arraigned in court for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic at the busy Allsops footbridge in Nairobi, as authorities intensify enforcement of road safety regulations.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the pedestrians were charged after they were found crossing the road instead of using the designated footbridge, an offence that endangers both pedestrians and motorists.
The crackdown is part of a joint road safety campaign involving NTSA, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Nairobi City County government aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths and improving compliance with traffic laws.
"The Authority, in collaboration with the National Police Service and the Nairobi City County, will continue educating pedestrians on safe road use," NTSA said.
The authority expressed concern over the high number of pedestrians killed or injured on Kenyan roads, noting that pedestrians accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic crashes recorded as of June 30, 2026.
"This is alarming, and ending pedestrian fatalities requires concerted efforts from everyone. We call upon all stakeholders to play their part," NTSA said.
It urged pedestrians to use available footbridges and designated crossing points at all times.
"As the primary road users, pedestrian compliance is vital. Pedestrians must commit to using available footbridges and designated crossings at all times," the authority said.
NTSA said road crashes continue to impose a heavy human and economic cost, with accidents accounting for an estimated five per cent of Kenya's Gross Domestic Product annually.
The authority said it is addressing the challenge through safer road infrastructure, road safety policies, non-motorised transport facilities, safer school zones, road safety audits and data-driven enforcement targeting high-risk areas.
The latest enforcement at the Allsops footbridge forms part of NTSA's #StepsToZeroPedestrianDeaths campaign, which seeks to reduce pedestrian fatalities through public education, infrastructure improvements and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
