The Ministry of Roads and Transport has reported that 2,933 people have lost their lives in road traffic crashes across Kenya between January and August 10, 2025, with 80 fatalities occurring in the last four days alone.
In a press statement issued on Monday, Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir expressed condolences to affected families and said the recent spike in crashes — involving public service, private, and commercial vehicles — had prompted safety audits on affected road segments.
“Officials from various agencies are conducting inspections to identify safety deficiencies and reconstruct the crash scenes. The team will submit technical recommendations within seven days to prevent further loss of life,” Chirchir said.
He noted that the government is implementing both short- and long-term interventions outlined in Kenya’s National Road Safety Action Plan 2024–2028, including strengthened legislation on school transport, commercial vehicle operations, drink-driving, and vehicle inspections. Infrastructure projects such as the redesign of Nithi Bridge and dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road are also underway.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will scale up public education and awareness campaigns to promote safer road use. Chirchir urged all road users — including drivers, pedestrians, boda boda operators, and cyclists — to strictly adhere to speed limits, traffic rules, and vehicle maintenance standards.
“Road accidents are predictable and preventable if everyone plays their part. Full compliance with safety guidelines is not optional but a collective responsibility that safeguards lives,” he stressed.