NTSA warns Kenyans as heavy rains raise road accident risk across the country
By Mustafa Juma, December 28, 2025The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a nationwide alert warning road users to exercise extreme caution following ongoing heavy rainfall and foggy conditions affecting several parts of the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, December 28, 2025, NTSA said the adverse weather has significantly increased road safety risks, citing reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces as major concerns.
Road users warned
The authority urged drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists to exercise extreme caution.
“Ongoing heavy rainfall and foggy conditions are affecting some parts of the country, significantly heightening road risks due to reduced visibility and slippery surfaces. We strongly urge drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists to exercise extreme caution,” NTSA wrote on X.
Fog has particularly affected highways in high-altitude regions, while persistent rainfall has compromised road grip, increasing the likelihood of skidding, braking failures, and loss of vehicle control.
Heavy rainfall alert
NTSA’s statement comes moments after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of widespread rainfall expected to affect large parts of the country.
In a weather advisory shared on X on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the department outlined areas likely to experience rain over 24 hours, raising concerns for residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas.
The advisory comes at a time when many people are travelling, hosting family gatherings, or engaging in outdoor activities during the festive season, making weather conditions a matter of public safety and daily planning.
The forecast covers a period starting on the morning of December 28, 2025, through the morning of December 29, 2025.
According to the department, rainfall activity is expected to be fairly widespread, affecting both urban and rural areas. The warning advises the public to exercise caution, especially in areas prone to flooding, poor drainage, or landslides due to prolonged rainfall.
The Kenya Met Department noted that the rainfall is expected to occur across multiple regions, a development that could disrupt transport, farming activities, and normal business operations.
In urban centres such as Nairobi, heavy rain often leads to traffic congestion, flooded roads, and challenges for pedestrians, while in rural areas, the impact can be felt through damaged roads and affected farmlands.