The Ministry of Roads and Transport has released new findings from Crash Investigation Reports following a rise in deadly highway accidents across Kenya.
The report, published on Friday, August 22, 2025, by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, stated three major contributors to the surge in road fatalities: poor road infrastructure, reckless driver behavior, and the poor mechanical condition of vehicles. "Our findings underscore that poorly maintained roads, reckless driving, and vehicle defects remain the leading causes of fatalities," Chirchir said during the briefing.
He added that treatment and improvement of hazardous road sections will be prioritized, with the ministry working closely with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to enforce strict compliance with KS 372:2019 standards through tougher vehicle inspections.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir during the signing of the first phase of the Nairobi Transport Intelligence System on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Nairobi.
