International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Non-Road Traffic Accidents in Nairobi, Kenya: Patterns, Age and Gender Distribution, and Preventable Fatalities; A Forensic Autopsy Study
Published January 17, 2026 • Vol. 12, Issue 12, pp. 1728–1735Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120145
Abstract
Introduction: Non-road traffic accidents (NRTAs), including burns, drownings, falls from height, electrocution, and falls from trains, are an under-recognized cause of preventable deaths in Nairobi, Kenya. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to these accidents due to occupational hazards, unsafe recreational activities, and inadequate safety measures.
Objective: To analyze the patterns, age and gender distribution, and causes of non-road traffic fatalities in Nairobi from 2020 to 2025.
Keywords: Non-road traffic accidents, accidental fatalities, Nairobi, burns
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 12, Issue 12 |
| Pages | 1728–1735 |
| Publication date | January 17, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120145 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Wangai Kiama (2026). Non-Road Traffic Accidents in Nairobi, Kenya: Patterns, Age and Gender Distribution, and Preventable Fatalities; A Forensic Autopsy Study. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(12), 1728-1735. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120145
BibTeX
@article{Wangai2026,
title = {Non-Road Traffic Accidents in Nairobi, Kenya: Patterns, Age and Gender Distribution, and Preventable Fatalities; A Forensic Autopsy Study},
author = {Wangai Kiama},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {12},
number = {12},
pages = {1728--1735},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120145},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}