NTSA highlights how road users can prevent accidents ahead of festive season
By Faith Lagat, November 30, 2025The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has called on all road users to exercise caution and share the road responsibly as the festive season approaches.
Highlighting the rising number of accidents and fatalities on Kenyan roads, the authority emphasised that collective vigilance and adherence to traffic rules are key to preventing crashes and ensuring the safety of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and boda boda riders alike.
NTSA, in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, held a Road Safety Cyclist competition at the Nakuru Showground on November 30, 2025, under the theme Share the Road, Save Lives.
The event underscored collective responsibility among all road users to prevent accidents and curb the rising number of fatalities on Kenyan roads.
“By sharing the road, we can create a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable transportation system for all,” NTSA stated in an X post dated November 30, 2025.
The NTSA provided guidance on practical safety measures:
- Drivers to maintain safe distance and avoid distractions
- Cyclists and boda boda riders to wear protective gear and follow traffic rules
- Pedestrians are to use designated crossings and stay alert.
The NTSA has stressed the importance of mutual respect on the roads, highlighting that safety depends on everyone’s cooperation.
“Sharing the road is crucial for promoting road safety, reducing crashes, and fostering a culture of respect among road users. When drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and boda boda riders share the road responsibly, everyone benefits,” the authority said.
It has also urged all road users to remain vigilant, follow traffic rules, and watch out for one another, noting that even simple precautions can prevent accidents and save lives.
Safety measures
The Nakuru event follows a November 16 announcement by Acting Director General Angela Wanjira on six key initiatives aimed at reducing accidents ahead of the festive season.
These measures include targeted multi-agency enforcement in collaboration with the National Police Service, full application of the Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS) for real-time monitoring of public service vehicles and commercial fleets, and mandatory re-testing of drivers flagged through enforcement or IRSMS.
Additional strategies involve localised Usalama Barabarani awareness campaigns, empowering passengers to report violations, and offering free pre-festive vehicle inspection clinics at bus termini.
“Among the measures we will set to undertake going forward is subjecting drivers who were flagged through enforcement initiatives and the NTSA Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS) to mandatory re-testing to confirm their competency on the road,” Wanjira said.
Kenya has recorded 3,890 road deaths between January and October 2025, a 2% increase from the same period last year, with accidents typically rising during the festive season. NTSA has intensified monitoring in high-risk counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, and Nakuru, emphasising that road safety is a shared responsibility.
“Working together, we can turn this season into a model for Vision Zero, ensuring Kenyans arrive home safely,” Wanjira added.