The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) now says that at least 1,139 people died as a result of road crashes in Kenya between January 1 and March 31, 2025.
This number reflects a slight decrease compared to the 1,166 deaths recorded in 2024.
In the latest data provided by the NTSA, pedestrians were the most affected at 420, followed closely by motorcyclists at 301 fatalities.
Passengers were the third highest casualties in the same period, with 189, while Pillion passengers accounted for 130 deaths.
At least 83 drivers and 16 pedal cyclists died in the first quarter of the year.
According to the authority, 5,856 people were involved in road crashes during this period, a drop of 1,908 cases compared to the same period last year.
Of those affected, 3,316 were seriously injured while 2,693 suffered minor injuries.
In the data, the number of pillion passengers and motorcyclists increased significantly, an indication that more needs to be done in terms of sensitisation on road safety matters.
This comes even though the police and the NTSA continue to put in place measures to stop more accidents from occurring.
One of the measures taken is the reintroduction of Alcoblow breathalysers on Kenyan roads to discourage drunk driving.
NTSA has issued a strong warning to motorists to observe road safety rules and features as the country enters the Easter season, when most people travel to spend time with their families.
A national crackdown on road safety violations is underway, focusing on common causes of accidents such as drunk driving and failure to follow traffic rules.
