The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will lead a candle-lighting ceremony on Sunday, November 15, 2026, to honour Kenyans who have lost their lives in road accidents and remember families affected by road tragedies.
The ceremony will be held as part of the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR2026), an annual occasion dedicated to remembering those killed on roads, supporting bereaved families and recognising survivors still recovering from road accidents.
In a message announcing the commemoration, NTSA called on Kenyans to light candles in memory of road accident victims and in solidarity with families who continue to grieve their loved ones.
“Light a candle. For every life lost on our roads. For every family still grieving. For every survivor still healing,” NTSA stated.
The candle-lighting initiative seeks to draw attention to the human cost of road accidents while honouring victims whose lives have been cut short by crashes across the country.
It also provides an opportunity to recognise survivors who continue to deal with physical and emotional effects of road accidents, as well as families whose lives have been changed by the loss of loved ones.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed annually on the third Sunday of November, bringing together governments, road safety organisations, victims’ families and communities to remember those affected by road crashes.
Through the November 15 commemoration, NTSA is encouraging Kenyans to take part in remembering road accident victims and reflecting on the importance of safer roads.
The authority’s message places emphasis not only on those who have died but also on the families left behind and survivors whose recovery continues long after an accident.
(NTSA) has also issued a stern warning against excessive speeding, identifying it as one of the leading causes of preventable road traffic tragedies.
the Authority called on motorists and other road users to prioritise safety as Kenya prepares to join the global community in marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 15.
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“As the Authority prepares to join the global community on 15th November 2026 for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we must confront the leading cause of preventable tragedies on our roads: excessive speed,” NTSA stated.
The Authority noted that excessive speed continues to expose road users to serious risks, resulting in physical injuries, loss of life and suffering among affected families and communities.
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