Last year's road carnage was the bloodiest in history, with the recent festive season claiming the highest toll, a detailed report by the NTSA reveals.

According to NTSA,  close to 5,000 people died in road accidents - about 500 more fatalities than in 2023.

NTSA said some 470 Kenyans died in December alone a 10 per cent increase from 2023.

The closest to this number was in June when 410 people perished.