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Chris Kirwa urges action as reckless driving continues to cost lives
04th January, 2026 08:11 AM
Chris Kirwa has called for urgent action as reckless driving continues to claim lives on Kenyan roads.
On Saturday, January 3, 2025, he warned that dangerous behaviour and weak punishment for traffic offenders are creating deadly conditions that affect everyone. He said the problem is no longer distant and could touch anyone at any time.
“Can we use our platforms to restore sanity on Kenyan roads?” Kirwa asked.
He said reckless driving, combined with the lack of sufficiently punitive measures, is costing lives every day. According to him, silence only allows the problem to grow.
Kirwa said road deaths should not be treated as normal events. “Today it may be other Kenyans; tomorrow it could be us,” he said.
He emphasised that no one is immune when traffic laws are disregarded, and enforcement is often inconsistent.
He pointed to reckless overtaking as a major cause of fatal accidents.
“Reckless overtaking in particular is killing people,” Kirwa said.
He explained that many drivers take unnecessary risks without considering the lives of those around them.
Kirwa said the issue goes beyond individual drivers and extends to how traffic rules are enforced. He noted that without strong and consistent action, dangerous behaviour will continue to repeat itself on the roads.
Reckless driving and weak enforcement under focus
Kirwa urged Kenyans to speak up and push for change.
“Please join me in raising awareness and urging traffic regulators and enforcers to take stronger, consistent action,” he said.
He added that public pressure can help bring accountability.
He said that using personal platforms to talk about road safety can make a difference. According to Kirwa, conversations about reckless driving should not fade after accidents but remain active until real change is seen.
Kirwa also took a personal stance on responsibility.
“It starts with me and following traffic rules and speaking out,” he said as he explained that change begins when individuals choose to obey the law and call out dangerous behaviour.
He said that restoring sanity on the roads requires both action and example. Kirwa said drivers must commit to safer habits while authorities ensure rules are applied fairly and firmly.
He concluded by reminding Kenyans that road safety is a shared duty.
