The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released new figures detailing the number of road accident fatalities recorded in the first three months of 2025.
According to the report, 5,856 people were involved in road crashes between January 1 and March 31, marking a decrease of 1,908 cases compared to the same period in 2024.
Of those involved, 1,139 people lost their lives, a slight drop from the 1,166 fatalities recorded during the same period last year.
Another 3,316 individuals sustained serious injuries, while 2,693 suffered minor injuries.
NTSA stats for road accidents in the first 3 months of 2025
Pedestrians remained the most vulnerable road users, with 420 fatalities reported, down from 434 in the first quarter of 2024.
189 passengers died in various crashes during the period, while 83 drivers lost their lives — both figures lower than the 243 passengers and 94 drivers killed in the same period last year.
On the other hand, motorcyclist fatalities rose to 301, up from 274 in 2024. Pillion passengers also saw an increase in deaths, with 130 fatalities reported, compared to 100 in the previous year.
Pedal cyclist deaths, however, dropped slightly from 21 in 2024 to 16 in 2025.
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The new figures come in the wake of an NTSA warning to motorists against drunk driving during the Easter season, as the authority launched a nationwide crackdown on traffic offenders.
NTSA’s non-executive chairman, Khatib Mwashetani, urged drivers to exercise caution and responsibility, especially during the festive period.
He also reminded motorists of the legal requirement to install speed governors in all Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), warning that enforcement teams would be on high alert.
“For those who know their vehicles do not have speed governors, ensure that your vehicles are fitted. The team we have will conduct a crackdown, targeting every vehicle parked improperly or anyone caught drinking and driving. They will not be in a good situation,” Mwashetani cautioned.
“We urge Kenyans to remain vigilant. If you know you’re drunk, do not drive or even attempt to drive while drinking.”
Plans to reintroduce alcoblow
Last month, the Ministry of Roads and Transport announced fresh plans to tighten road safety measures in response to rising road crash statistics.
Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry intends to reintroduce breathalyzers—commonly known as alcoblow—as a key tool to curb drunk driving, which he cited as a major cause of fatal crashes.
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Although breathalyzers were outlawed last year following a Court of Appeal ruling, the government now plans to regularize their use through new regulations.
CS Chirchir noted that at least 1,000 breathalyzers will be deployed across the country to help identify and prosecute motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.
“We are currently facing a serious problem of indiscipline on our roads,” said the CS. “To restore order and ensure safety, we seek to reintroduce breathalyzers to curb accidents caused by human error.”
He added that the Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with NTSA, would soon gazette new laws targeting motor vehicle inspection, commercial service vehicles, and general traffic conduct, as part of broader efforts to address road indiscipline.
CS Chirchir also cautioned passengers against boarding overloaded vehicles, referencing a recent crash in Sotik, Bomet County, where a vehicle carrying more than 20 passengers was involved in a fatal accident.
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