Authorities in Nairobi have arrested 38 pedestrians for failing to use the designated footbridge at the General Motors (GM) crossing along Mombasa Road, as part of an intensified crackdown on jaywalking.
In a statement shared on X, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the operation targeted pedestrians who ignored the footbridge and crossed the busy highway.
“Pedestrian enforcement underway at the General Motors (GM) footbridge. A total of 38 pedestrians were arrested yesterday for failing to use the footbridge. They will be charged in court for obstructing the free flow of traffic,” the agency said.
The operation is part of a broader multi-agency campaign involving the NTSA, the National Police Service and other road authorities to curb illegal road crossings on Nairobi’s major highways.
Pedestrian enforcement underway at the General Motors (GM) footbridge. A total of 38 pedestrians were arrested yesterday for failing to use the foot bridge. They will be charged in court for obstructing free flow of traffic. #UsalamaBarabarani #PedestrianSafety pic.twitter.com/MgclvJClvf
— NTSA KENYA (@ntsa_kenya) July 29, 2026
Those arrested are expected to face charges of obstructing traffic and failing to use designated pedestrian infrastructure.
The latest enforcement follows a similar operation on Thika Road, where 22 pedestrians were arraigned for failing to use the Allsops footbridge.
Authorities have since extended the crackdown to other high-risk areas, including the Nyayo Stadium crossing on Mombasa Road and sections of Outer Ring Road, where pedestrian-related accidents remain common.
According to NTSA data, pedestrians account for about 38 per cent of all road crash fatalities in Kenya each year.
The authority says crossing busy highways outside designated areas increases the risk of fatal accidents, forces motorists to make sudden evasive manoeuvres, and contributes to traffic congestion.
NTSA said joint enforcement operations will continue alongside public awareness campaigns to encourage the use of footbridges and zebra crossings, to reduce preventable road deaths and improve safety for all road users.
