In Kisumu, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will spearhead a solemn procession and inter‑denominational prayer service on Sunday, 15 November. The event is intended to honour those who have been killed or injured in road crashes and to renew calls for safer roads across the country.
The ceremony will be held in the western Kenyan city of Kisumu, a key transport hub on the shores of Lake Victoria. The NTSA, which oversees road safety and transport regulation nationwide, has announced that the procession will bring together community members, local officials and representatives from various faith groups.
While the exact route and schedule of the procession have not yet been disclosed, organisers say the event will feature a march through the city streets, followed by a prayer service that welcomes participants from multiple denominations. The aim is to foster a shared sense of mourning and collective responsibility for road safety.
Road crashes remain a leading cause of injury and death in Kenya, prompting the NTSA to use the event as a platform to highlight ongoing safety initiatives and to urge the public to adopt safer driving habits. The authority has previously launched campaigns to improve road conditions, enforce speed limits and promote the use of seat belts and helmets.
Officials expect the procession to draw a wide cross‑section of Kisumu residents, with the hope that the collective remembrance will galvanise community support for safer roads and reinforce the NTSA’s commitment to reducing traffic fatalities.
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
