Black Spot: Most Dangerous Roads In Kenya as 2024

These are the most dangerous roads in Kenya today that all motorists should be extra careful while using these roads.

Road Accidents in Kenya is one of the leading causes of death in the country.

As a qualified driver in Kenya, apart from obeying the traffic rules and driving safely.

You also need to know what the black spot roads in Kenya are, where they start and end so that you can be more cautious on the road to avoid any accidents.

According to the Kenya Police and NTSA here are the most dangerous black spot roads in Kenya.

What is a black spot area?

By definition, a black spot is a place or area marked by inherent trouble or concern.

When it comes to road safety, a black spot is a portion of a roadway that has been earmarked as being significantly accident-prone, one where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated.

According to NTSA, some of the contributors to high road accident deaths in Kenya include:

Over speeding

Reckless driving and overtaking

Drunk driving

Non-use of safety belts

Driver fatigue

Non-compliance with traffic rules

Use of non-designated crossings by pedestrians

With that being said, below are the roads in Kenya that require an extra attention from motorists.

The following sections are considered risky for motorists due to the number of accidents that have occurred in their vicinity.

Motorists are advised to take extra care whilst driving in these areas.

Accident Black Spots Roads In Kenya:

NAIROBI PROVINCE

1. Kasarani G.S.U Stretch
2. Westlands Museum Roundabout
3. Westlands Kabete Road
4. Mombasa Road Between Kencell Hqrs 7 Cabanas
5. Jogoo Road Near Maziwa Stage
6. Waiyaki Way Near Kangemi Fly Over

EASTERN PROVINCE

1. Nkubu – Embu Road Section
2. Konza Junction To Salama Road Section – Mombasa/Nrb At Chumvi Area
3. Salama – Sultan Hamud Road Section
4. Emali Simba Market To Kibwezi
5. Mtito To Tsavo River Stretch
6. Nanyuki To Isiolo Junction At Subuiga
7. Machakos – Wamunyu Road Section At Kithangathini
8. Mlolongo – Small World Club – And Juction To Namaga And At Mto Wa Mawe Bridge

CENTRAL PROVINCE

1. Kiganjo – Narumoru Road
2. Kibirigwi – Sagana Road Section
3. Limuru – Uplands Section
4. Thika Blue Post – Sagana Bridge Road Section
5. Kiriaini – Muranga Road Section
6. Nyeri – Nyahururu Road
7. Makongeni (Along Thika – Garissa Road)
8. Makutano Embu Road
9. Kiambu – Muthaiga Road

RIFT VALLEY PROVINCE

1. Kinungi – Naivasha – Gilgil Toll Station
2. Gilgil – Mbaruk Road Section
3. Molo G.S.U Camp – Salgaa
4. Salgaa To A.D.C. Farm Section
5. Timboroa – Burnt Forest Section
6. Chepsir – Kipkelion Junction
7. Kericho – Litein Road Section
8. Kericho – Kaitui Section
9. Endebes Eldoret Road Section
10. Nanyuki Isiolo Junction
11. Nyeri – Nyahururu Wiyumiririe Area
12. Gilgil Nakuru Road Kasambara Area

COAST PROVINCE

1. Tsavo – Maungu – Voi Road Section
2. Wundanyi – Mwatate Road Section
3. Maungu – Tsavo East Gate Road Section
4. Maktau – Taveta Road Section
5. Mazeras Miritini Road Section
6. Rabai Ribe Road Section
7. Kaloleni Dzitsoni Road Section
8. Kilifi – Vipingo Road Section
9. Kibarani – Changamwe Makande
10. Kwale Matuga Junction Road Section
11. Tembo Disco Area Along Msa – Malindi Road
12. Kengeleni Traffic Lights
13. Buxton Traffic Lights
14. Saba-Saba Lights
15. Kibarani Area
16. Sportsman Changamwe Area
17. Navy Junction Long Lunga- Lunga/Likoni Rd
18. Shika – Adabu Area
19. Waa Sec. School Area
20. Gede Area Along Msa-Malindi Road

WESTERN PROVINCE

1. Mbale – Vihiga Road Section
2. Kakamega Chavakali Road Section
3. Kakamega – Kisumu – Ilesi Museno
4. Kakamega – Mumias Rd – Makunga
5. Kakamega – Webuye – Lubao, Kambi Ya Mwanza Ejinya Corner, Malava Forest
6. Bungoma – Eldoret – Chemoi
7. Kitale Webuye – Lugulu Misikhu

NYANZA PROVINCE

1. Awasi Ahero Road Section
2. Kiboswa Kisumu Road Section
3. Daraja Mbili – Bondo Junction
4. Oyugis – Katitu Road Section
5. Migori Kakrao Road
6. Gucha Bridge
7. Migori Township
8. Ogembo Nyanguso Road
9. Kisii Township Main Road
10. Mwembe Area Kisii Town
11. Kisii Daraja Mbili

NORTH EASTERN PROVINCE

1. Garissa Madogo – Kbc Station
2. Modogashe – Habaswein
3. Ukasi – Bangale
4. Bangale – Hola Road Junction
5. Buna – Gurar