The Ministry of Interior has identified numerous road sections across the country as black spots, urging motorists to exercise caution when driving through these high-risk areas.
In a circular, the Ministry noted the importance of addressing black spots to improve road safety and reduce fatalities, especially during periods of heavy traffic such as the holiday season.
This follows road crashes in Kenya that have claimed several lives in recent months.
Some of the black spots include;
Rift Valley Region
The Rift Valley region has the highest number of black spots, including:
Kinungi-Naivasha-Gilgil Toll Station
Molo GSU Camp-Salgaa Stretch
Timboroa-Burnt Forest Section
Ngata Area Along Nakuru-Eldoret Road
Nairobi Region
In Nairobi, motorists should approach the following areas with care:
Kasarani GSU Stretch
Westlands-Kabete Road
Mombasa Road (Airtel Headquarters to Cabanas)
Thika Road (Kenyatta University Area)
Ruai Bypass
Lang'ata Road (Near Carnivore Junction)
General Motors Footbridge
Western Region
Identified black spots in the Western region include:
Mbale-Vihiga Road
Kakamega-Chavakali Road
Makunda Area Along Kakamega-Mumias Road
Bungoma-Eldoret-Chemoi Section
Webuye-Misikhu Area
Nyanza
In Nyanza, motorists are cautioned about:
Awasi-Ahero Stretch
Kiboswa-Kisumu Road
Daraja Mbili
Oyugis-Katitu Road
Gucha Bridge
Central Region
Black spots in Central Kenya include:
Kiganjo-Naromoru Road
Makongeni Area
Makutano-Embu Road
Thika Blue Post
Sagana Bridge Road Section
North Eastern region
In North Eastern, notable danger zones are:
Garissa-Madogo Stretch
Nkubu-Embu Road Section
Mombasa-Nairobi Road (Chumvi Area)
In the Coast region:
Mazeras-Miritini Road
Kibarani-Changamwe-Makande Roads
Maji ya Jumvi
Kwale-Matuga Junction
Emali Simba Market to Kibwezi
Mtito Andei to Tsavo River
The Ministry has asked drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic rules when navigating these high-risk areas to prevent accidents and save lives.
