Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has issued an appeal to all road users following the tragic deaths of over 80 people in road accidents over the past four days.
In a statement on Monday, August 11, Chirchir emphasized the urgent need for collective responsibility and adherence to road safety rules.
"I urge all transport stakeholders, operators, and road users including drivers, pedestrians, boda boda and cyclists to prioritize their safety and strictly adhere to road safety guidelines.
"Full compliance with stipulated speed limits, vehicle maintenance standards, proper licensing, and traffic regulations is not optional but a collective responsibility that safeguards lives," the statement read.
Chirchir highlighted the importance of cooperation among all road users, noting that such unity could prevent many accidents.
Read More
"This wholistic and collaborative approach will go a long way in reducing fatalities and injuries on our roads. We note that road traffic accidents are not only predictable but also preventable if all road users played their part," he added.
According to Chirchir, official crash data reveals that a total of 2,933 fatalities have been reported between January and August 10, 2025.
He confirmed that 80 of these deaths happened just in the last four days alone.
In response to the surge in accidents, Chirchir said officials from multiple agencies are conducting thorough safety audits.
"Following this spike in crashes involving public service vehicles, private and commercial vehicles, officials drawn from various agencies are conducting safety audits on the road segments to identify safety deficiencies and to reconstruct the scenes.
"The team is expected to complete the exercise within the next seven (7) days and submit technical recommendations for implementation to avert unnecessary loss of lives," he explained
Chirchir further noted that his ministry will continue working with relevant stakeholders to implement safety measures outlined in the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028.
"As a Ministry, we will continue working with all stakeholders to implement both long and medium-term measures provided in Kenya's National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028 within the available resources.
"NTSA on its part will continue to scale up coordination of road safety initiatives including public education and awareness to support behaviour and attitude change," he further said.
