Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has spoken out following a sharp rise in deadly accidents that have claimed 80 lives in just four days.
In a statement on Monday, Chirchir revealed that a total of 2,933 people have died on Kenyan roads between January and August 10, 2025 , with the recent spike involving public service, private and commercial vehicles raising serious safety concerns.
“Crash data indicates a total of 2,933 fatalities have been reported between January and August 10, 2025. Unfortunately, 80 occurred over the past four days,” he said.
Chirchir disclosed that officials from multiple agencies are now conducting safety audits on high-risk road segments to identify hazards and reconstruct crash scenes. The exercise is expected to be completed within seven days, after which technical recommendations will be submitted for immediate implementation.
He expressed condolences to bereaved families and wished a quick recovery to those injured, stressing the government’s commitment to both short- and medium-term strategies outlined in the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024–2028.
Among the legislative reforms underway are tighter school transport regulations, commercial vehicle oversight, drink-driving controls, regular motor vehicle inspections and a review of the Traffic Act.
Chirchir also highlighted ongoing infrastructure upgrades, including the redesign of the Nithi Bridge and the dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road.
The CS said the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will scale up public education, road safety coordination, and awareness campaigns aimed at changing road user behaviour.
Calling on all road users; drivers, pedestrians, boda boda riders and cyclists to take personal responsibility, Chirchir warned that adherence to speed limits, vehicle maintenance standards, proper licensing and traffic laws “is not optional but a collective responsibility that safeguards lives.”
He concluded by urging unity in tackling the crisis.
“This holistic and collaborative approach will go a long way in reducing fatalities and injuries on our roads. Let us all play our part in ensuring Kenya’s roads are safe for everyone.”
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