Pedestrian fatalities recorded a significant decline in July 2026 amid intensified enforcement by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Traffic Police targeting road users who violate traffic rules.
According to NTSA’s July 2026 road safety status report published on it’s X account on Monday, August 17, 2026, 146 pedestrians lost their lives in road crashes during the month, down from 178 fatalities recorded in July 2025.
The figures represent a 17.98 per cent reduction in pedestrian deaths, with NTSA attributing the improvement partly to stepped-up enforcement and compliance checks.
The enforcement operations have particularly focused on pedestrians who fail to use designated crossing points, including footbridges, as authorities seek to reduce deaths among vulnerable road users.
“We attribute this decline to, among other interventions, the ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossing points and comply with traffic rules,” NTSA said.
The role of pedestrian
The Authority has urged pedestrians to take greater responsibility for their safety by using designated crossing points and footbridges instead of crossing roads at unsafe locations.
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“To further reduce fatalities among vulnerable road users, we urge all pedestrians to always use designated crossing points including footbridges, obey traffic signals, and prioritize their safety on the roads,” NTSA said.
NTSA’s road safety campaign forms part of its broader mandate to reduce road crashes through enforcement, public awareness and compliance with traffic regulations.
The Authority says road safety remains a shared responsibility among motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
The latest figures come as authorities continue implementing stricter traffic enforcement measures, including the operationalisation of the minor traffic offences enforcement framework under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act.
Despite the decline, the 146 pedestrian deaths recorded in a single month highlight the continued vulnerability of pedestrians on Kenyan roads and the need for sustained enforcement and compliance.
NTSA arrest those misusing footbridges
The report comes weeks after more than 50 pedestrians were arrested in an ongoing enforcement operation targeting people who fail to use the Allsops footbridge along Thika Road, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced.
According to the Authority, those arrested will be arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts and charged with failing to use the designated footbridge and obstructing the free flow of traffic.
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The operation forms part of NTSA’s broader campaign to improve pedestrian safety and reduce road accidents on major highways.
In a statement on Wednesday , August 5, 2026, NTSA said crossing the road at undesignated points exposes pedestrians to serious danger and also affects other road users.
“The Authority urges pedestrians to use designated footbridges and crossings at all times, as crossing in undesignated areas not only endangers their lives but also puts other road users at risk and disrupts traffic flow,” NTSA said.
