Drive Right Transforming Public Transport Operations

Project theme: Sustainable, Inclusive and Active Mobility (SIAM) solutions; Speed reduction

BY WILLIAM WAMBULWA

Drive Right – Transforming Public Transport Operations (Pilot) is a youth-led initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at reducing speeding and enhancing matatu (public service vehicle) safety. By combining operator training, youth-led speed monitoring, and policy advocacy for 30 km/h zones, the project tackles reckless driving, protects vulnerable road users, and fosters active mobility.

Our approach integrates data-driven feedback for drivers, community awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement with local authorities. Ultimately, this pilot seeks to create a replicable model for safer, more sustainable urban transport, mitigating collisions and improving quality of life for Nairobi’s residents.

ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD

 

WILLIAM WAMBULWA

William Majani Wambulwa was born in Kenya in 1994. He is a transportation engineer and road safety consultant with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Nairobi, currently pursuing a master's in Transportation Science at Hasselt University, Belgium. William specialises in transportation and road safety research, infrastructure modelling, policy development, and economic analysis.

He has collaborated extensively with the World Bank and private consultancies on transport projects in East and Southern Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. William is dedicated to promoting sustainable, inclusive transport solutions through evidence-based approaches and actively engages with communities and stakeholders to enhance road safety.

ABOUT THE LEAD ORGANISATION

 

National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA)

The National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA) is a Kenyan nonprofit organisation committed to transforming Kenya’s public transportation through inclusive, sustainable, and smart solutions. NAPTA brings together transport operators, civil society, and government stakeholders to promote equity, resilience, and innovation in public transport. The organisation has led initiatives on sustainable mobility planning, digital fare systems, and capacity building, most notably through the convening of dialogues, roundtables and public transport summits. NAPTA has strong experience in multistakeholder engagement, disability inclusion, and technical project implementation, making it well-positioned to deliver transformative, data-driven mobility reforms.