ALSO READ: Curbing road accidents is a collective responsibilityA casual glimpse at the statistics by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on road accidents and other reports on the same indicates most fatal accidents are caused by motorists not obeying rules, poorly maintained vehicles, and careless driving. Tellingly, traffic accidents now kill more people than malaria in many African countries, including Kenya and Ethiopia. Everyone with a responsibility for road safety – the national and county governments, law enforcement agencies, vehicle manufacturers, safety advocates and road users – need to reassess efforts to combat threats to road safety. Road safety authorities could as well harness the indispensable power of the media and other organisations in communicating the message of road traffic safety. On road traffic accidents, we have plenty of past experience to push us into action.

Source: Standard Digital December 18, 2017 19:30 UTC