Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday confirmed that 3,999 people died in road accidents between January and December 7, 2023.
In a statement shared on Monday, December 18, 2023, the CS noted that the number has reduced from the 4,352 recorded within the same period in 2022. The CS lauded the progress saying the ministry’s collective effort contributed to the reduction of road fatalities this year.
“Notably, the reduction in deaths coincided with a concerning increase in the number of seriously injured individuals, suggesting that more work needs to be done to improve road safety.
