Evyon Ntinyari
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@Evyonvette
Economics and statistics student Kenyatta University Nature lover
Poor road infrastructure and inadequate maintenance, combined with limited public awareness and poor behaviour from road users, exacerbate safety risks as well. #YouthsInPolicy
Poor infrastructure and inadequate maintenance of the existing roads also plays a huge role in increasing road safety risks #YouthsInPolicy
Inconsistent implementation of the laws, leads to frequent violations such as overloading, speeding, and the use of unroadworthy vehicles. #YouthsInPolicy
For accountability and implementation of these traffic laws there is a need to improve our existing technology. #YouthsInPolicy
Some of which include; Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025: This regulation requires inspection of all motor vehicles above four years old to ensure they are in good and safe condition for the road. #YouthsInPolicy
Despite its consequential contribution in GDP, employment and livelihoods, Nairobi is faced by congestion, weak regulation, unroadworthy vehicles, corruption, and unmonitored operator behavior generate systemic safety risks. #YouthsInPolicy
To make these numbers make sense could you compare this to deaths casued in a developed nation or caused by the worst diseases in Kenya According to KNBS Nairobi contributes 27.5% of the Gross Domestic Product. #YouthInPolicy
Between January and November 13, 2025, 4,195 fatalities and 15, 847 injuries and were recorded countrywide where Nairobi County topped the list with the most deaths recorded at 447 deaths. #YouthInPolicy
Nairobi county accounts for 34% of fatalities and 45% of injuries. # YouthInPolicy
