Nairobi: Police Urge Passengers to Report Erratic Drivers as Over 50 People Die in 3 Days
- On Sunday, August 10, the National Police Service raised alarm over the rising cases of road accidents
- NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga explained why most of the recent accidents would have been avoided
- In less than three days, over 50 Kenyans have been killed in road accidents, with the latest claiming the lives of four family members in Makueni county
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - The National Police Service has issued a statement regarding the recent cases of road accidents across the country.
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For the last three days, over 50 people have lost their lives, including 26 who perished in the Kisumu accident.
What the police said about recent road accidents
In a statement on Sunday, August 10, NPS said that in collaboration with other state agencies, they are investigating the recent surge in road accidents.
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"In the last few days, we have witnessed a spate of road accidents across the country. As a service, we extend our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those recovering in the hospital.
The NPS is working collaboratively with various state agencies to conduct thorough and expeditious investigations to determine the causes of these accidents," police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said.
According to Nyaga, preliminary investigations show recent accidents could have been avoided had drivers and road users avoided basic mistakes such as speeding.
"The vast majority of these accidents are preventable if road users change their behaviour by avoiding speeding, dangerous overtaking, drink-driving, overloading, driver fatigue, and careless road crossing," the statement read.
What should Kenyans do to prevent road accidents?
To deal with the rising accidents, NPS has urged passengers to report bad or erratic driving through specific numbers for action to be taken against the driver.
According to NPS, all stakeholders on the road should play their rightful roles if the country is to prevent deaths through accidents.
"It should be appreciated that life is not only precious but irreplaceable. To effectively prevent deaths on our roads, all stakeholders in road transport must play their rightful roles. Let every road user be aware of the consequences of their actions and take responsibility for their own safety and that of others. Passengers are advised to report any bad or erratic driving via our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, or Fichuachkwa DCI (0800722203, OR WhatsApp at 0709570000)," NPS said.
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How 4 family members died in Makueni
In the latest incident, four family members perished following a tragic accident along the busy Kibwezi-Kitui Highway.
Kibwezi base commander Morris Situma said three people died on the spot, and two were transferred to the Kibwezi AMREF hospital for treatment.
Another victim has died from their injuries at the hospital, and another is seriously injured. Initial investigations indicate the driver lost control due to speeding, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times.
Police reports state the five were returning home from a dowry ceremony for a wedding next Saturday when the crash occurred.
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