The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reported that from January 1 to February 11, 2024, a total of 3,090 Kenyans were either killed or injured in road accidents.
NTSA provided breakdowns: 563 people lost their lives, 1,403 sustained serious injuries, and 1,124 suffered minor injuries.
In terms of road users, 216 pedestrians lost their lives, 246 suffered serious injuries, and 61 had minor injuries. Among drivers, 35 lost their lives, 103 sustained serious injuries, and 108 had minor injuries.
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For passengers, 109 fatalities were recorded, with 535 seriously injured and 755 sustaining minor injuries.
Additionally, 140 motorbike riders lost their lives, 303 were seriously injured, and 86 had minor injuries, while 54 pillion passengers died, 202 were seriously injured, and 110 suffered minor injuries.
Nine cyclists were reported dead, 14 were seriously injured, and four were slightly injured.
These figures represent a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023 when 2,384 accidents were recorded.