A total of 1,139 people lost their lives in road accidents in Kenya between January and March 31, 2025.
This marks a slight drop compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded 1,166 deaths — a decrease of 27 fatalities.
According to the latest data released by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), road deaths remain alarmingly high despite the drop.
The report indicates that pedestrians continue to bear the brunt, with 420 fatalities recorded in the first three months of 2025, down from 434 in the same period last year.
Motorcyclists follow closely with 301 deaths this year, compared to 274 over the same period in 2024, indicating a worrying rise.
Passenger deaths have, however, decreased, with 189 fatalities recorded so far this year, down from 243 last year.
The number of drivers killed in road crashes has also reduced slightly, with 83 deaths this year compared to 94 in the first quarter of 2024.
Pedal cyclists remain the least affected group, with 16 deaths reported this year, down from 21 in the same period last year.
The NTSA figures are part of ongoing efforts to monitor and improve road safety across the country.
In a previous report by the National Police Service (NPS), 3,369 people were reported to have died in road accidents between January and September 16, 2024.
Among these were 1,281 pedestrians, 825 motorcyclists, 654 passengers, and 281 drivers.
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