By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, December 15, 2025 - National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has issued a strong appeal for greater caution on Kenya’s roads as the country enters the peak festive travel period, warning that the rising death toll should serve as a wake-up call to motorists and passengers alike.
Wetangula’s remarks followed yet another night of tragedy on the Kisumu–Chabera Road, where ten people lost their lives late on Sunday. The crash came only hours after a string of other fatal incidents across the country, which together claimed almost twenty lives in a single weekend.
Describing the continued loss of life as “deeply distressing,” Wetangula extended condolences to grieving families, calling the situation a national emergency that requires shared responsibility. He urged drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, observe all traffic regulations, and resist the pressure to speed during the holiday rush. Passengers, he added, must play an active role by reporting reckless behaviour before it turns deadly.
His call comes at a time when several justice and security institutions are meeting under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to evaluate the country’s growing road safety challenges and agree on stricter measures for the festive season. The multi-agency forum includes the Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the National Police Service, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Interior, and the Kenya Prisons Service.
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A joint communiqué is expected, outlining coordinated enforcement strategies and setting expectations for motorists as holiday traffic intensifies.
Over the weekend, NTSA advised travellers to plan their journeys during daylight hours—between 6am and 6pm—citing reduced visibility and driver fatigue as major contributors to night-time collisions. The agency has repeatedly warned that Saturdays and evening hours remain the deadliest periods on Kenyan roads, according to year-to-date data.
As thousands prepare to reunite with family across the country, Wetangula stressed that safety must be prioritised over convenience.
“Drivers must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and obey traffic rules, while passengers should report reckless conduct to help avert tragedy,” he said, urging Kenyans to make responsible choices that ensure the festive season is remembered for celebration rather than mourning.
