Road death toll still a menace in Kenya

This year’s tally is already past the 2,500 mark, yet the deadly festive period is still to come. A report posted on the NTSA website on November 8, 2016 shows at least 2,529 people have lost their lives on the road since January 2016. PHOTO: COURTESY

Kenya’s road deaths are soaring despite concerted efforts by safety players, but National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is confident that the toll will continue to head down.

This year’s tally is already past the 2,500 mark, yet the deadly festive period is still to come. A report posted on the NTSA website on November 8, 2016 shows at least 2,529 people have lost their lives on the road since January 2016.