Kenya risks missing its targets to cut road crash deaths as fatalities continue to rise, with more than 4,700 people killed on the roads in 2024, according to official data.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reported 3,581 fatalities between June 2024 and March 2025, a 10 per cent increase from the previous year, highlighting the urgent need for effective action to reduce crashes. "We need all your support to change the current trajectory and save lives on our roads," noted George Njao, Director General of NTSA.
Amid these concerns, the Automobile Association of Kenya organised the country's first Road Safety Excellence Awards in Nairobi last week to recognise schools, SACCOs and companies taking practical steps to reduce crashes.
Francis Theuri, Group Managing Director of AA Kenya, explained that the awards are meant to encourage action across all sectors. "Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and these awards are about recognising those who are already taking action to save lives," observed Theuri.
