The government has announced plans to set up a national traffic accident database in a move aimed at tackling the rising number of road fatalities that have sparked public uproar in recent months.

The project is being developed through a joint effort by the State Department for Roads, State Department for Transport, and the Ministry of ICT, working alongside the Kenya Police Service under a Safe-System Approach to Road Traffic Safety.

The new framework will integrate big data and digital intelligence into traffic management, modernizing how accidents are investigated, reported, and enforced across the country.

The initiative is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which has pledged technical and strategic backing.

Dr. Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, met with JICA’s Chief Representative, Mr. Shinkawa Makoto, and Deputy Chief Representative, Mr. Satoshi Hamano, to review progress.

“The Safe-System Approach is about protecting every road user by ensuring our management systems are intelligent, data-driven, and responsive,” Dr. Omollo said after the meeting.

The announcement comes at a time when Kenyans have raised alarm over the surge in road accidents and fatalities, with recent statistics showing a worrying upward trend.

The government has pledged urgent interventions to curb the rising death toll, promising that the database and enforcement reforms will help detect high-risk areas, track accident patterns, and improve accountability.

By combining technology, inter-agency coordination, and international support, authorities believe the project will redefine road safety management in Kenya.

Officials emphasized that the ultimate goal is not just reducing accident numbers but building a culture of prevention and responsibility among road users.

“Every life lost on our roads is one too many. We are committed to fixing this and ensuring safer journeys for all Kenyans,” the Interior Ministry noted in a statement.