More than 150 people have died in separate road accidents across the country in December alone, concerned authorities said on Thursday.
This was revealed in a joint statement by Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett, NTSA director general Francis Meja and KeNHA's Peter Mundinia.
They raised a red flag over increased number of accidents on Kenyan roads saying there are short and long term plans to curb the same.
"We are alarmed by this rise. Majority of these accidents have been attributed to human error and are preventable if all road users exercise caution," they said.
They said preliminary investigations show speeding, lane indiscipline, reckless driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol and other substances as the main cause.
Boinett, Meja and Mundinia said they are specifically alarmed with the stretch between Salgaa and Mau Summit which has witnessed a significant number of crashes.
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To enhance road safety in the particular section, KeNHA will install additional standard bumps and rumble strips including road marking and signage.
In the mid-term, a tender to enhance safety on Kibunja-Salgaa section is being issued in a week's time.
"The works to be carried out include construction of three emergency runaway truck ramp, construction of lorry brakes temperature checking point and holding yard in Kibunja," the three said.
The agencies further said a dual carriageway will also be constructed at the 10km climbing lane section.
The Nyanja/Kamara bridge will also be widened and the road marked with reflective cat-eyes and signage.
The works will also include repair and installation of guard rails.
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According to the statement, the National Police and NTSA have beefed up enforcement and patrol teams across the country during this festive season.
Salgaa, Migaa and Soysambu area in Nakuru county will be given particular attention.
Other areas include Bonje in Kilifi, Manyani in Taita Taveta, Lukenya and Maanzoni in Machakos, Kiima Kiu and Konza area in Makueni, Ntulele and Duka Moja in Narok county.
Also Kenol-Sagana and Kenol-Murang'a section in Muranga and Kirinyaga counties are on the radar.
The three entities have also warned of dire consequences to drivers who will be caught faulting traffic rules.
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