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Originally published by The Standardtop
March 2, 2026
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Ruto orders traffic law reforms as road fatalities rise to 5,009
Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in 2025, up 261 from 2024, as corruption, boda boda crashes and drunk driving continued to undermine efforts to curb road carnage...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has ordered reforms to Kenya's traffic laws following a significant rise in road fatalities, which reached 5,009 in 2025.
- 5,009 lives lost on Kenyan roads in 2025, an increase of 261 from the previous year.
- The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) presented a report highlighting corruption and weak enforcement as key drivers of the crisis.
- Proposed reforms include instant fines, a demerit points system for licences, mandatory body cameras for traffic officers, and an integrated e-transport management system.
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