The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will on Sunday, November 15, hold a special memorial in honour of Kenyans who have died in road accidents.
The event will take place at Jaramogi Sports Ground in Kisumu County, where a memorial procession and inter-denominational prayer service will be held to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
NTSA said the event will bring together bereaved families, road crash survivors, religious leaders and other stakeholders to remember victims and raise awareness about road safety.
Similar commemorations will also be held in 11 other regions, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Machakos, Kitale, Kakamega, Meru, Thika, Embu and Narok.
This year’s campaign is being held under the theme “Invest in Safety, Not Speed,” with motorists urged to observe traffic rules and exercise caution while using roads.
The memorial comes as road accidents continue to claim lives across the country. NTSA data shows that 3,995 people died in road crashes between January 1 and October 4, 2026, compared to 3,657 during the same period in 2025.
The figures represent an increase of 338 deaths, highlighting the continued challenge facing road safety authorities.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed annually on the third Sunday of November to honour those killed or injured in road crashes and recognise the families and communities affected by the tragedies.
