References on Road Traffic Accidents, Forensic Autopsy Findings, and Vulnerable Road Users in Nairobi, Kenya: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives

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Wangai Kiama

Department of Pathology, Egerton University P.O BOX 536-20115, Egerton-Njoro (Kenya)

Article Information

DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120144

Subject Category: Medicine

Volume/Issue: 12/12 | Page No: 1721-1727

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2025-12-29

Accepted: 2026-01-03

Published: 2026-01-17

Abstract

Introduction: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are a major public health concern worldwide, with pedestrians and cyclists being the most vulnerable road users. In Nairobi, Kenya, rapid urbanization, increasing vehicle numbers, and inadequate road infrastructure have contributed to high RTA mortality rates. Forensic autopsy reports provide critical insights into the patterns of fatal injuries, helping identify high-risk populations by age, gender, and road user category.
Objective: To analyze the distribution of RTA fatalities in Nairobi, Kenya, using forensic autopsy data, with emphasis on age, gender, and category of road user, in order to identify vulnerable groups and inform targeted road safety interventions.

Keywords

Road Traffic Accidents, Forensic Autopsy, Nairobi, Kenya

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