Roads CEC reveals road safety interventions set out across Nakuru county
Dr. Andrew Kiplagat, Director of Road Safety at NTSA accompanied by Infrastructure CECM Eng. Michael Kamau lead in road marking activity on 25th May 2025.
Last week, Nakuru County joined the world in observing UN Global Road Safety Week. On May 25, the occasion was marked with the painting of road markings — one of the practical steps aimed at promoting safer driving on local roads.
Eng. Michael Kamau, the County Executive for Roads, Transport, and Public Works, highlights the significance of this initiative.
He explains that the exercise was crucial for improving visibility for everyone using the roads.
“Most of these markings have been applied in urban areas, including along the Nakuru-Nyahururu road. The road heading to Kabarak is also currently being worked on,” he shares.
The County Executive emphasizes that road safety is a shared responsibility. “No one can tackle this alone, which is why we take a collaborative approach to protect all road users.”
He went on to describe their multi-agency strategy.
“We partner closely with KeNHA and NTSA to boost safety on our roads. With KeNHA, we ensure that speed bumps and pedestrian crossings are clearly marked. Meanwhile, last December, we teamed up with NTSA to hold a road safety clinic to raise awareness among drivers and pedestrians alike,” he says.
Additionally, Eng. Kamau points out that the county has taken proactive steps to train boda boda riders in emergency response.
“In collaboration with KMTC, we trained the first group of 20 boda boda riders on how to assist crush victims during emergencies.”
He also mentions the role of driving schools in the county. “Our Transport and Safety Committee works closely with local driving schools, urging them to integrate road safety education into their curriculum and training programs.”
Recent data from NTSA shows that road crashes resulting in fatalities spike most dramatically on Tuesdays. Fatalities nearly doubled from 46 in 2023 to 90 in 2024, marking a staggering 95.7% increase.
Saturdays and Wednesdays also experienced notable increases, rising by 21.4% and 31.6% respectively. Meanwhile, Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays saw a decline in fatalities, and Mondays remained steady.
Within Nakuru County, the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway was the deadliest stretch in 2024, with 61 lives lost, followed closely by the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, which recorded 55 fatalities.