Back to school: Kenya’s transport agency vows to purge rickety vehicles as schools reopen
Among the items on the list is ensuring that the vehicle is roadworthy and has a valid inspection certificate, road service license (RSL) and insurance. The authority also advised drivers and conductors to ensure that all vehicle parts, including the brakes, tyres, lights and wing mirrors, are in working order.
A bus carrying mourners from a funeral overturns in Kenya, killing 21 people
Road accidents are common in Kenya and the wider East African region, where roads are often narrow and in poor condition with many potholes. Police often blame road accidents on speeding drivers.
