The petitioners have also planned a peaceful demonstration from where Omwoyo died to CS Macharia’s office. WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety indicates there are no laws for helmet wearing, Blood Alcohol Concentration levels for drivers or child restraints in Kenya and where road safety laws do exist they are poorly enforced. Of all traffic fatalities reported, pedestrians comprised 42 per cent, passengers 38 per cent, drivers 12 per cent, and cyclists 8 per cent. Males accounted for 87 per cent of all bicycle deaths, over six times the fatalities for females. Kenyans’ sentiments on Twitter after the death of Caleb Omwoyo:06:09 Ride and rest with angel #ripcaleb Belac Cyclists dont deserve this!

Source: Standard Digital September 18, 2020 08:57 UTC