Statistics on accident deaths worrying

The latest statistics from the National Transport and Safety Authority shows that 2,607 people have been killed in road accidents in the country over last 11 months.

This is a worrying trend and things are set to get even worse as we usher in the festive season. Around this time, drivers break all the transport rules in an effort to make a kill as many people are desperately seeking transport to various destinations.

Speeding, reckless driving, overloading, careless driving as well as drunk driving have characterised our roads during Christmas festivities and as a result, we end up losing lives.

It is my prayer that all Government agencies charged with ensuring road safety and compliance with the law, including the traffic police department, will be more vigilant this time round. Any driver breaking traffic rules must be charged in court.

At the same time, police officers who collect bribes in order to look the other way while people are killed in avoidable accidents should also face the full wrath of the law.

I also appeal to Kenyans to change this trend where everyone wants to travel upcountry at the same time. Meanwhile, we should stop forcing ourselves into overloaded PSVs as this contributes to accidents.

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