Nairobi– The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will lead a solemn procession and inter-denominational prayer service in Kisumu on Sunday, November 15, to honour individuals eliminated and hurt in roadway crashes and restore require much safer roadways.
The occasion, arranged to happen at Jaramogi Sports Ground in Kisumu County from 8 am to midday, will mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
In its statement, NTSA advised Kenyans to sign up with the celebration, explaining this year’s project as a chance to bear in mind those who have actually lost their lives and enhance cumulative dedication to roadway security.
“A light that unites us in memory and action. Join us this Sunday, 15th November 2026, at the Jaramogi Sports Ground, Kisumu County, from 8:00 am to 12 noon for a solemn procession and inter-denominational prayer service in commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Together, let’s honor those we’ve lost and commit to safer roads,” the authority stated.
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The yearly observance supplies a platform for keeping in mind individuals eliminated or seriously hurt in roadway crashes, acknowledging emergency situation responders and highlighting the psychological and financial toll on afflicted households.
According to the United Nations, roadway traffic injuries stay a significant international public health issue, with pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists bearing an out of proportion share of the problem.
The World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018 approximated that around 1.35 million individuals pass away each year in roadway traffic crashes, with injuries from such events determined as the leading cause of death amongst individuals aged 5 to 29 years.
The report likewise highlighted the vulnerability of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists, who represent majority of international roadway traffic deaths, with a greater percentage of susceptible roadway users eliminated in low-income nations than in high-income nations.
The World Day of Remembrance was developed to identify the suffering of roadway crash victims and their households while accentuating the requirement for more powerful avoidance procedures and much better assistance for survivors.
The United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution 60/5, acknowledged the significance of the observance as part of broader worldwide efforts to enhance roadway security.
The ceremony likewise lines up with the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, which looks for to avoid a minimum of 50 percent of roadway traffic deaths and injuries by the end of the years.
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This year’s project style, “A Light That Unites Us” require memories of roadway crash victims to equate into action, assistance for afflicted households and more powerful dedications to avoiding additional disasters.
“Remember their stories. Support those who continue the journey. Act so that more lives can reach their destination safely. Your story continues. Stay safe on the road,” the project message states.
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