The December holiday often provides Kenyans with an opportunity to travel upcountry and meet with family as well as friends.
However, with the increased number of people travelling all over the country, there are increased chances of an accident occurring - which is why motorists are always advised to be cautious.
According to data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) 4,104 people have died in road accidents this year alone, a 4 per cent increase from 3,947 in 2021.
Drivers, especially those in public service, are advised to observe speed limits.
Also, it is important to note the various areas that are notoriously famous for being hot spots during the holiday season.
There are several high-risk black spots along the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret highways that the NTSA listed as places where motorists are likely to be involved in an accident during the festivities.
Black spots dotting the Nairobi-Nakuru highway include Karai, where 40 people perished in 2017, Kinungi, Mbaruk, Gilgil and the St Mary’s area.
Furthermore, the Salgaa section which stretches from Sobea, Salgaa, Migaa, Sachangwan and Mau Summit as well as Jolly Farm and Mukinyai areas are notable black spots.
Here are some of the areas considered black spots as compiled by Kenyans.co.ke.
Timboroa and Makutano junction - Burnt Forest section
Speeding and careless overtaking are among the causes of accidents on this section of the highway.
Motorists should also be more careful while using Nakuru-Timboroa-Burnt Forest, especially at Timboroa and Salgaa-GSU camps,
Other sections of the road that require close attention include the Makutano Junction-Eldama Ravine, Kahoya-Timboroa, and Equator-King’ero among others.
Sachangwan-Mau Summit
Freewheeling by trucks, speeding and careless overtaking characterise accidents reported at this spot.
Gilgil-Nakuru-Kasambara-Kikopey
The accidents along this stretch have been attributed to speeding and careless overtaking.
Gilgil–St Marys–Mbaruk road section
Pedestrians make up the majority of casualties at this spot, with cases being attributed to speeding and careless overtaking by motorists.
Accidents in the section of the road have in the past claimed several lives.
Kinungi–Karai–Naivasha–Gilgil Toll Station
Accidents along this stretch have been blamed on speeding and careless driving.
Nairobi County Black Spots
In Nairobi County, Thika Road and Waiyaki Way are labelled blackspots.
The Eastern Bypass, Kangundo Road, Northern Bypass and Jogoo Road, Kasarani G.S.U Stretch make up part of the dangerous spots.
