The Motorists Association has called for urgent action to address the increasing number of truck-related crashes on Kenyan highways, warning that the current situation is becoming unsustainable.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, the association said the growing number of truck accidents poses a grave danger to all road users. They argue that every journey has become "a gamble with safety" and are now advocating for bold solutions. "At this rate, let's begin lobbying for alternative methods of cargo transportation," the statement read. "The growing number of truck crashes on highways poses a grave danger to all other road users, turning every journey into a gamble with safety." Truck drives in South Sudan The City Review South Sudan The association has urged the government to consider interventions such as creating special lanes for trailers to separate them from other vehicles. They also recommended a stronger investment in rail transport to handle most of the long-distance freight.
The group believes that without such measures, the rising number of deaths on the roads will continue, claiming lives that could be saved through smarter infrastructure planning.
Their statement came after several lorry and truck accidents were reported this month alone.
