NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 24 \u2013 Kenya has recorded a total of nine fatal road accidents within a 12-hour period, according to a morning traffic brief from the Traffic Department.<\/p>\n
The report, covering incidents reported on April 22, 2026, indicates a worrying pattern of road carnage across the country, with multiple categories of road users affected, including pedestrians, motorcyclists, passengers, and cyclists.<\/p>\n
According to the data, the fatal crashes claimed 11 lives in total, including three pedestrians, four pillion passengers, two riders, one passenger, and one pedal cyclist.<\/p>\n
In addition, six serious road accidents were reported, leaving 16 victims injured. These included six passengers, five riders, two pedestrians, two pillion passengers, and one driver.<\/p>\n
A further three slight injury accidents were recorded, affecting 31 victims, among them 25 passengers, three riders, two drivers, and one pillion passenger.<\/p>\n
The report also highlights incidents within the Nairobi region, specifically the Nairobi North Sub-region. One of the mentioned locations is Starehe Sub-county, with Huruma Police Station identified as part of the reporting units.<\/p>\n
Road safety authorities continue to urge motorists and other road users to exercise caution, noting that reckless driving, speeding, and failure to observe traffic rules remain major contributors to accidents.<\/p>\n
The latest figures add to growing concern over road safety in the country, as authorities intensify enforcement and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities on Kenyan roads.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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