Kenya should adopt Sweden's Vision Zero to curb road crashes

A man inspects the wreck of a matatu that was involved in an accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on April 18, 2023.[File, Standard]

One of the most noticeable trends in Kenya is the government’s proclivity to navigate developed and developing worlds’ approaches to governance while overlooking front porch issues that need urgent attention.

The journey to Singapore, for instance, is an admirable endeavour, blending hope, vision, and prospection to create a perfect fantasy that is appealing to the masses. But before we trek this journey, let’s reflect on lessons from countries that have addressed challenges that we currently face, one of them being road accidents.