Thika Superhighway, Mombasa Nairobi's deadliest roads

Data provided by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reveals that the Thika Superhighway stands out as the most perilous road within Nairobi.

Between January 1 and April 30, 2024, this roadway has witnessed 13 fatalities due to road accidents.

Following closely are Mombasa, Outering, and Kangundo roads, each recording at least 12 fatalities.

These roads have a history of being identified as hazardous, with Nairobi's roads alone accounting for 176 deaths based on the data.

During the same period, Waiyaki Way reported 10 deaths, while Eastern Bypass, Juja Road, Ngong Road, and Northern Bypass recorded seven each.

Kiambu, Limuru, Murang'a, North Airport, and Southern Bypass each documented four fatalities.

Dagoretti, Lang'ata, Lungalunga, and Naivasha Road reported three deaths each, while Blank, Busia, Enterprise, Magadi, Racecourse, Red Hill link, Uhuru Highway, and Wangari Maathai had two deaths each.

Other roads had one fatality each.

Among the victims, pedestrians were the most affected at 89, followed by motorcyclists at 34, and passengers at 20.

During the same timeframe, 12 drivers and 12 pillion passengers lost their lives, along with nine cyclists.

Within Nairobi, private vehicles were responsible for the highest number of deaths at 40.

NTSA reports that 39 deaths were caused by unknown vehicles (hit-and-run incidents), while Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) contributed to at least 30 deaths.

Motorcycles were involved in at least 25 fatalities, while government-owned vehicles and pedal cycles caused three deaths and one death respectively.