Murder on the roads: Road deaths rise as 3,995 people die in 2026

Our special broadcast, Murder on the Roads, begins with grim statistics. An average of 14 people lose their lives every day on Kenyan roads in what are commonly referred to as road accidents. Between January 1 and October 4, 2026, a total of 3,995 people died in road crashes, representing a 9.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when 3,657 deaths were recorded. A total of 15,472 people also sustained injuries on Kenyan roads during the first ten months of 2026. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, NTSA, the figures represent a 6 percent increase in serious injuries and a 3.5 percent increase in slight injuries compared to the same period last year. NTSA data further shows that pedestrians accounted for the highest number of fatalities at 1,490, followed by motorcyclists at 1,061. Passengers accounted for 662 deaths, while 352 drivers lost their lives during the period.