“This staggering number is a call for action,” the report from a pilot study on transport safety in Nairobi says. Most highways in the country do not have footbridges — exposing pedestrians to the risk of fatal accidents. pedestrian deathsThe deadliest times for pedestrians are at night between 7pm and midnight when 41 per cent of pedestrian deaths occur. “These locations represent 14 per cent of all locations where severe crashes have occurred in the six years under review. Dealers are also now required to issue two helmets and two reflector jackets for every motorcycle that they sell.

Source: Daily Nation January 13, 2020 06:45 UTC