The National Police Service has raised concern over a recent surge in road accidents across the country.
NPS said that most of the crashes are preventable if road users exercise caution.
In a statement on Sunday, NPS said they are working with other state agencies to conduct thorough and expeditious investigations to establish the causes of the accidents.
They said road crashes inflict immense suffering on families and stressed that every possible measure must be taken to prevent further loss of life.
They extended condolences to families who have lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“In the last few days, we have witnessed a spate of road accidents across the country. As a Service, we extend our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those recovering in hospitals,” the statement read.
According to the NPS, the majority of accidents are avoidable if motorists and pedestrians change their risky behaviour.
This includes avoiding speeding, dangerous overtaking, drunk driving, overloading, driver fatigue, and careless road crossing.
“It should be appreciated that life is not only precious but irreplaceable. To effectively prevent deaths on our roads, all stakeholders in road transport must play their rightful roles,” the statement said.
The Service urged road users to take responsibility for their safety and that of others.
Police said they are stepping up enforcement through multiple strategies, including speed monitoring of public service and commercial vehicles, cracking down on overloading, targeting PSVs operating outside licensed routes, conducting anti-drink-driving operations, and removing unlawful lights from vehicles.
Other measures include verifying NTSA-issued licences, taking unroadworthy vehicles off the road, and checking PSV Sacco compliance.
The NPS reaffirmed its commitment to making roads safer, urging collective responsibility from the public.
“As a Service, we remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring safety on our roads sustainably and comprehensively. Let us all work together to make our roads safer.”
Within the past week, multiple tragic incidents have unfolded on Kenyan roads:
A school bus overturned in Kisumu, leaving over 20 dead, a bus–train collision in Naivasha that left 9 dead, and a matatu–lorry head-on in Kitengela-Isinya, leaving seven dead and eight injured.
There was a lorry collision in Kisii that left two people dead and 11 injured. Another crash near Gilgil on the Nairobi–Nakuru Road left five people dead.
In the past week, there have been at least a total of 48 fatalities reported as a result of road accidents across the country.
Passengers were encouraged to report reckless driving via the toll-free numbers 999, 911, 112, or #FichuakwaDCI, or on WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
