The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has urged all drivers and boda boda operators to observe all road signs as the country enters the festive season.
In a statement on Sunday, November 9, KURA Director General Silas Kinoti emphasized that discipline on the road is crucial in ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow during the busy period.
The KURA boss warned that motorists caught contravening these signs will be apprehended by security officers and face legal action.
“Drivers observe all road signs as we head into the festival season. As the authority building these roads, I expect full discipline on site,” Kinoti said.
“Failure to follow road signs is a violation of the law and may lead to arrest by traffic officers. Safety is our shared responsibility. We are delivering the roads Kenya deserves.”
Kinoti also reminded contractors of their responsibility to prioritize the safety of road users by erecting proper warning and directional signs at construction sites.
“Contractors must install all required signage — no excuses. Our Engineers will enforce compliance,” he added.
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Accident Stats As of September 2025
Over 3,300 Kenyans have lost their lives in road crashes during the first nine months of 2025, with pedestrians and motorcyclists bearing the brunt of the fatalities, data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) shows.
According to the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024–2028, most accidents occur in the evenings when poor visibility, high speeds, and alcohol consumption increase risks on the country’s busiest roads.
The months of August and September 2025 were marked by several tragic accidents across major Kenyan highways.
As of September, NTSA reported that 3,397 people had died in road crashes so far this year—28 more than during the same period in 2024—with a total of 17,270 people affected, an increase of 291 compared to last year.
Pedestrians accounted for 1,285 deaths, followed by 858 motorcyclists, 568 passengers, and 309 drivers.
Police to Intensify Security Surveillance Ahead of Festive Season
The warning comes a day after Inspector General(IG)of Police, Douglas Kanja, has announced plans to enhance security surveillance across the country as the festive season approaches.
Speaking on Friday, November 8, Kanja said he will hold regular consultations with regional commanders and intelligence units nationwide to ensure that police remain alert to emerging threats during the holiday period.
“We must, from time to time, come together to discuss and strategise because we must at all times remain a step ahead of offenders,” Kanja stated.
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He expressed optimism that Kenyans will enjoy a peaceful festive season, adding, “We are hopeful that even as the festive season draws closer, all Kenyans will have enough security.”
Kanja also underscored the importance of professionalism among officers, urging them to uphold the rights and dignity of citizens while executing their duties.
“When we all work together, we have intelligence-led operations, meaning everyone is contributing. We bring together all officers and agencies to ensure unity of purpose, and when we do that, we all succeed,” he said.
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