Eldoret Marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Accident Victims

Various stakeholders in the transport industry on Monday joined hands to mark the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Eldoret town.

The celebrations were led by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), the National Transport Safety Agency (NTSA), and the National Police Service.

Coordinated by the MTRH Road Safety Mainstreaming Committee, the event saw all stakeholders engage members of the public through roadshows in downtown Eldoret.

Stakeholders during a walk to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Eldoret town

Similar events have been scheduled across the country to remember those who have lost their lives on Kenyan roads.

In 2021 alone, 3,900 people have died on Kenyan roads attributed to Road Traffic Accidents from January up to November 16, 2021, compared to 3,200 deaths in a similar period last year, representing a 16 percent increase.

MTRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wilson Aruasa who led celebrations said the hospital not only treats and manages injured patients but also advocates for Road Safety which is an effective preventive method through drivers observing speed limits while on the roads.

Dr. Aruasa with other stakeholders during a walk in Eldoret.

This year’s theme for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was ‘Act for Low Speed’.

“The most important aspect of road safety is knowing when to slow, where to slow, and when to stop. This would guarantee safety for all road users.”

– MTRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wilson Aruasa

He also cautioned against driving under the influence of alcohol noting that road safety is a collective responsibility.

“Road rage cases are known to happen on a wider scale through alcohol/ drug abuse, calling for the need to mitigate it and avoid escalation of road traffic injuries,” Dr. Aruasa observed.

NTSA North Rift Coordinator, Ezekiel Koech, said the Agency is proud to team up with all stakeholders to ensure safety on our roads.

Koech noted that everyone should comply with traffic rules, with pedestrians using pedestrian walkways and crossing the roads at designated points while drivers maintain low speed to achieve safety for all.

Turbo Police Traffic Commandant Harry Munene Kihara and Kapseret Traffic Base Commandant Abdikadir Hussein on their part asked members of the public not to board any overloaded public transport vehicles.

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