Road Safety Awareness
Road Safety Awareness
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Road safety remains a pressing concern in Kenya, with traffic accidents consistently ranking among the leading causes of injury and loss of life. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), thousands of Kenyans die annually due to road crashes, while many more sustain life-altering injuries. The rising number of vehicles, poor road infrastructure, limited enforcement of traffic laws, and unsafe driving practices contribute significantly to this crisis.
Why Women Are More Vulnerable
Why Women Are More Vulnerable
Unsafe Transport Options – Many women rely on matatus, boda bodas, and buses where reckless driving, overcrowding, and lack of safety measures are common.
Economic Burden – When accidents occur, women often bear the social and financial consequences. They may lose income, take on caregiving roles, or struggle to support their families.
Barriers in the Transport Industry – Few women have access to professional driver training or careers in commercial driving.
Maternal care and safety risks
Maternal care and safety risks
Women also face roadside risks on poorly lit or isolated roads, which may expose them to insecurity, harassment, and assault, especially when vehicles break down.
There are health risks for women, especially expectant mothers, who may have accidents and certain death due to limited access to gender-sensitive emergency and trauma care.
What We Do
What We Do
AWCDK) is committed to making roads safer for women. We therefore:
Train women in professional driving, vehicle maintenance, and road safety.
Run awareness campaigns on safe transport and respectful commuting.
Advocate for gender-sensitive road safety policies.
Support more women to join and thrive in the transport industry.
Advocate for better working terms, rest and fair working conditions for e-hailing women drivers
SAFER ROADS FOR WOMEN IN KENYA!
SAFER ROADS FOR WOMEN IN KENYA!
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