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flag Kenya's road deaths rose to 5,009 in 2025, prompting President Ruto to mandate speed camera fines and traffic reforms to cut accidents and corruption.

flag Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in 2025, a 261 increase from 2024, with fatalities rising 23% during the festive season. flag President William Ruto has directed urgent implementation of instant fines via surveillance cameras in five to six major towns within one month, aiming to reduce corruption, court backlogs, and accidents. flag He also pushed for a public-private partnership to modernize vehicle inspections, a demerit point system, body cameras for officers, and an integrated digital traffic management system. flag The reforms follow a 2025 festive season pilot that reduced public service vehicle crashes by 10%. flag Road accidents cost Kenya an estimated Sh450 billion annually, or 5% of GDP.

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