The Mombasa Road Safety Report 2025 shows that 84 people died in road crashes last year, a reduction from 99 deaths in 2024.

Motorcycle and tuk‑tuk users were the most vulnerable group, representing 44% of all road deaths in 2025.

Two‑ and three‑wheelers also accounted for 43% of serious injuries, while vehicle occupants suffered 31% and pedestrians 23% of serious injuries.

Pedestrians made up the second‑largest share of fatalities at 37%, with vehicle occupants at 13% and cyclists at 6%.

Crashes peaked on Saturdays, especially between 4 am–6 am and 8 pm–10 pm, highlighting temporal patterns in fatal incidents.

Speeding remains a concern: the proportion of vehicles observed exceeding speed limits fell from 27% in April 2023 to 21% in September 2025, yet median operating speeds rose to about 55 km/h.

Protective‑gear compliance is low, with helmet use among motorcyclists at 23% and seat‑belt use among vehicle occupants at 28%; no child restraints were observed in the November 2025 assessment.

Men accounted for 86% of road deaths and 73% of serious injuries, while people aged 30–39 recorded the highest number of fatalities (18 deaths) and those aged 20–29 the most serious injuries (23 cases).

County Traffic Officer Tony Nyongesa said the data will guide targeted enforcement, road‑design improvements and public‑education campaigns, noting that enforcement alone will not suffice.

Deputy Governor Francis Thoya urged continued multi‑agency effort to sustain the decline, emphasizing attention to the identified high‑risk routes.

Dr Raphael Awuah of Vital Strategies highlighted that the evidence can inform decisions on infrastructure, enforcement and other measures to further reduce road‑traffic injuries and deaths.