The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up operations to crack down on pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges, with recent operations leading to arrests across Nairobi.
The enforcement campaign targets pedestrians who cross busy highways and major roads at undesignated points instead of using footbridges, a trend that NTSA says puts lives at risk and disrupts the free flow of traffic.
In the latest operations, NTSA confirmed that 22 pedestrians were arrested and arraigned after they failed to use the Allsops footbridge along Thika Road. The agency said those arrested were charged with obstructing the flow of traffic after crossing the highway despite the availability of a footbridge.
The crackdown later shifted to Nyayo Stadium, where 45 pedestrians were arrested during a similar operation targeting people crossing the busy section of Mombasa Road instead of using the footbridge.
Other recent enforcement operations have also been carried out at Pangani Footbridge and Mutindwa Footbridge, with NTSA warning that similar exercises will continue in different parts of Nairobi.
“A total number of 19 pedestrians have been arrested at pangani footbridge and booked , they will proceed to court in a few as the charge sheet is being prepared,” NTSA said.
The operations are part of a joint road safety campaign involving NTSA, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Nairobi City County. According to NTSA, pedestrians account for about 38 per cent of all road traffic fatalities in Kenya, making them the most vulnerable group of road users.
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Hotspots Where Pedestrians Risk Arrest
- Allsops Footbridge
- Nyayo Stadium Footbridge
- Pangani Footbridge
- Mutindwa/Buruburu Interchange Footbridge
- GM (General Motors) Footbridge
- Fedha Footbridge
- Kariobangi Footbridge
- Fig Tree Footbridge (Ngara)
- Muthurwa Footbridge
- University Way Footbridge
As the crackdown intensifies, these are some of the locations where pedestrians are most likely to face arrest for crossing busy roads instead of using designated footbridges.
- Allsops Footbridge – Thika Road
Located at the busy Allsops interchange, this footbridge serves thousands of commuters traveling between Roysambu, Garden Estate, Kasarani and Nairobi’s CBD.
Despite its presence, pedestrians still dash across the multi-lane highway to save time.
- Nyayo Stadium Footbridge – Mombasa Road
The footbridge near Nyayo National Stadium links commuters travelling between Nairobi West, South B and the CBD. Heavy traffic throughout the day makes illegal crossings particularly dangerous.
- Pangani Footbridge – Thika Road
Situated along one of Nairobi’s busiest highway sections, the Pangani footbridge serves students, workers and residents accessing Pangani, Eastleigh and Ngara.
- Mutindwa/Buruburu Interchange Footbridge
This footbridge connects Buruburu, Umoja and Mutindwa areas across Outer Ring Road. The junction experiences heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and commuters opt to cross the road instead of using the bridge.
- GM (General Motors) Footbridge – Mombasa Road
Located near the General Motors area on Mombasa Road, this footbridge serves workers, motorists and businesses along one of the busiest transport corridors.
On Tuesday morning, NTSA announced that more pedestrians had been arrested during an enforcement operation at the General Motors (GM) footbridge along Mombasa Road.
“As the National Police Service and NTSA intensify enforcement operations targeting pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges when crossing the road, more pedestrians have been arrested this morning at the General Motors (GM) footbridge for obstructing the free flow of traffic. The offenders are expected to be arraigned in court this morning,” the authority said.
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- Fedha Footbridge – Mombasa Road
The Fedha footbridge is widely used by residents of Fedha Estate, Tassia and nearby neighbourhoods. With constant traffic to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, authorities consider the area a high-risk crossing point.
- Kariobangi Footbridge – Outer Ring Road
The Kariobangi footbridge connects residential estates, schools and commercial centres along Outer Ring Road. Large numbers of pedestrians use the area daily.
- Fig Tree Footbridge – Ngara
The Fig Tree footbridge serves pedestrians traveling between Ngara, Parklands and the Nairobi CBD. The surrounding roads carry heavy traffic throughout the day.
- Muthurwa Footbridge – Landhies Road
Located near Muthurwa Market and the Country Bus Station, this footbridge is used by thousands of traders and passengers every day. The surrounding roads are constantly busy with buses, matatus, and private vehicles.
- University Way Footbridge
Located along University Way outside the University of Nairobi main campus, this footbridge is used by students, lecturers, office workers, and visitors accessing the university, the Kenya National Theatre, and government offices.
The road experiences heavy traffic throughout the day, and the footbridge provides a crossing point for pedestrians moving between the CBD, Globe Roundabout, and the university precinct.
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