NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – At least four people lost their lives while 12 others sustained serious injuries in separate road accidents reported across the country within the last 12 hours, according to the latest traffic department report. The evening traffic brief released on June 22, indicated that authorities recorded four fatal accidents involving four victims. Among those killed were three motorcycle riders and one pedestrian. Police also documented three serious road accidents that left 12 people injured in various parts of the country. The injured victims included seven pillion passengers, two passengers, one motorcycle rider, one pedestrian and one driver. You might also like Pharmacy Board shuts down 48 illegal medicine outlets, arrests 95 in major crackdown Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai due in Court Over Violent Clashes That Left Five Injured KRA Officials Arrested In Sh3 Million Bribery Scheme Linked To Tax Dispute Traffic authorities have continued to raise concern over the increasing number of motorcycle-related accidents on Kenyan roads, with riders and pillion passengers accounting for a significant number of casualties in recent incidents. Officials have urged motorists, motorcycle riders and pedestrians to observe road safety measures, especially during night travel and in areas prone to accidents. The report comes amid ongoing nationwide efforts by traffic police to enforce road safety regulations and reduce fatalities linked to speeding, reckless driving and failure to observe traffic rules. Investigations into the reported accidents are ongoing.
