Nairobi, 22 September, 2024 / 10:31 am (ACI Africa).
Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to join the Automobile Association of Kenya, (AA Kenya), Kenya’s pioneer driving school and provider of mobility solutions in the Eastern Africa region, in honouring the thousands of lives lost through road accidents in the country in a Sunday, September 22 “special prayer”.
In a message to Catholic Priests ministering in ADN, Archbishop Anyolo makes reference to a letter from AA Kenya leadership and asks that the “special prayer” titled “Road Accidents prayer” be included in the prayers of the faithful.
In the AA Kenya letter, the Managing Director shares statistics of accidents in the East African nation as of August 2024.
“Each year, millions of people are affected by road accidents, resulting in pain, grief, and irreparable loss. Sadly, this year the numbers continue to rise, with 7,274 reported accidents and 2,939 fatalities as of last month,” Francis Theuri says in the letter dated September 11.
Mr. Theuri highlights AA Kenya’s important role in the transport sector, and adds, “we recognize the devastating impact road accidents have on individuals, families, and communities.”