The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reported that 25 Kenyans died on December 24 alone due to road accidents.
In a statement dated Wednesday, December 24, the Authority extended its condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“We regret to confirm that fatal road traffic crashes have been reported across various parts of the country, including Kakamega, Bungoma, Nakuru, Nyeri, Siaya, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Narok, Kisii, Turkana, and Uasin Gishu Counties,” said NTSA.
NTSA has revealed that on December 23, 2025, alone, 16 road crashes were recorded, resulting in the loss of 25 lives.
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Enforcement Actions Flag 1,702 Violations
In response to the rising accidents, NTSA said it has intensified multi-agency enforcement operations nationwide. Over the past four days, the multi-agency compliance checks have flagged 1,702 safety violations involving commercial, public service, and private vehicles. They include;
- Absence or malfunction of speed limiters
- Drunken driving
- Operating unroadworthy motor vehicles
- Carrying excess passengers
- Contravening insurance (vehicle tax class) requirements
- Operating without a Road Service License (RSL)
NTSA also disclosed that 42 drivers have been arrested, while 418 vehicles have been declared non-compliant and removed from the roads pending corrective action.
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NTSA Urges Caution During Festive Season
NTSA has stated that road safety remains a top priority in the country.
The Authority has urged drivers to observe speed limits, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on journeys.
As enforcement initiatives intensify, drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists are urged to exercise extreme caution, use the road responsibly, and strictly adhere to traffic rules.
Chief Justice Martha Koome issued a stern warning to motorists as the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) launches a nationwide crackdown to curb rising road accident deaths during the festive season.
In a public press release dated December 15, 2025, NCAJ said it has decided to address the issue after official data revealed that traffic-related deaths climbed from 4,479 in 2024 to 4,682 in 2025.
The NCAJ, comprising the Judiciary, National Police Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), State Department for Correctional Services, and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), convened a Special Council Meeting in Nairobi to address the crisis, issuing key directives.
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