This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
As of August 19, 2019, Nairobi had recorded 275 deaths on its roads, with Mombasa Road accounting for 27 fatalities, followed by Outering Road with 23 deaths.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), private vehicles were the leading cause of road fatalities, with 73 vehicles involved in crashes.
Out of the 274 fatalities recorded in Nairobi, pedestrians led the way with 163 deaths, followed by motorcyclists at 48, and passengers at 34.
Other counties with high numbers of road fatalities include Kiambu, Machakos, Nakuru, and Makueni.
Nationally, 2,181 deaths have been recorded, representing an increase of 276 compared to the same period last year.
Motorcyclists' deaths recorded the biggest increase of 126, despite government efforts to streamline the sector.
