Kenya will release a detailed progress report outlining strides in enhancing road safety as world marks the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the report will pay particular attention to vulnerable road users.
The global observance, which runs from May 12 to 15, is themed "Streets for Life: Make Walking Safe and Make Cycling Safe", and calls on governments and stakeholders to implement low-speed, people-centred streets to save lives.
NTSA said the week-long event provides an opportunity to assess and promote evidence-based interventions that improve road safety at both national and county levels.
“We will share a progress report on the implementation of Kenya's National Road Safety Action Plan. The Action Plan is based on a multi-sectoral approach, and its implementation involves various stakeholders including government, private sector, civil society, and the public,” the Authority announced.
The National Road Safety Action Plan is a comprehensive framework guiding Kenya's efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries through collaboration, infrastructure improvement, education, and enforcement.
NTSA urged motorists and motorcyclists to embrace responsible road behaviour and play an active role in protecting vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, school children, and the elderly.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility; let’s all make a positive difference today,” NTSA stated.
“As we strive to keep our roads safe for all, share the road and behave responsibly.”
Globally, the urgency of the road safety campaign is underscored by sobering statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Road traffic injuries claim the lives of nearly 1.2 million people each year, and leave as many as 50 million injured. These injuries are now the leading cause of death among young people aged 5 to 29.
Furthermore, more than one in four of all road-related deaths occur among pedestrians and cyclists, making the call for safer, slower, and more inclusive streets even more critical.
The 8th UN Global Road Safety Week will feature local and
international campaigns, school safety awareness drives, community walks, and
stakeholder engagements focused on urban planning, road infrastructure, and the
enforcement of road safety regulations.
With growing urban populations and increasing motorization, Kenya’s efforts to make roads safer are more important than ever. NTSA’s upcoming report is expected to spotlight progress, identify challenges, and outline next steps toward meeting nationa
