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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 20, 2025
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Omtatah demands answers on rising road crash fatalities citing graft
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised alarm in the Senate over worsening road safety, citing poor lighting, corruption, unroadworthy vehicles, and rising fatalities as NTSA warns pedestrian deaths are at a record high...
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called on the Senate Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation to address the alarming rise in road crash fatalities across Kenya, escalating into a national emergency. He cited corruption within the Traffic Police Service and irregular driver licensing as major contributors to the public safety crisis.
- Kenya recorded 3,890 road fatalities between January 1 and October 22, 2025, an increase from 3,805 during the same period in 2024.
- Senator Omtatah highlighted poorly lit roads, lack of clear signage, dangerous bumps, and unroadworthy vehicles as key issues.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reported that 1,460 pedestrians have died since January, making them the most vulnerable group.
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