The Ministry of Roads and Transport has identified poor road infrastructure, reckless driver behaviour, and the poor mechanical condition of vehicles as the primary causes of a recent surge in road fatalities across Kenya.

• Between January 1 and August 10, 2025, a staggering 2,933 people died in traffic accidents nationwide.
• Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir released the findings from Crash Investigation Reports on Friday, August 22, 2025, prioritizing treatment of hazardous road sections and stricter vehicle inspections.
• 80 deaths were recorded in just four days in early August, prompting emergency safety audits and renewed calls for vigilance, especially with schools set to reopen.