Notably, 73 per cent of the victims were vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists and passengers.
Kenya today joined the global community in commemorating the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, with leaders calling for a fundamental shift in road user behaviour and greater collective responsibility to curb the rising toll of road crashes.
Speaking at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Grounds in Kisumu County, where the national event was held, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Eng. Nashon Kondiwa revealed that 5,009 people died in road crashes across the country in 2025, while 19,896 others were seriously injured in 11,638 recorded crashes.
Notably, 73 per cent of the victims were vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists and passengers.
The NTSA boss also warned that the country is entering its most hazardous period on the roads, citing increased traffic during the November-December holiday season.
"We are entering the most critical moment of busy traffic on our highways in November and December due to the holiday rush. We appeal to road users to please observe traffic rules to prevent road accidents during this time," he urged.
As noted by Traffic Commandant, Benjamin Mwathi during the event, Bodaboda pillion riders and passengers account for the highest number of accident victims.
