The National Police Service (NPS) has announced plans to conduct joint crackdowns on the roads during the festive season.
In a statement dated Thursday, December 5, NPS revealed that they were collaborating with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to enforce traffic rules on major roads.
Additionally, the police will be working with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to tame corruption on the roads.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, therefore, called on motorists to observe traffic rules during the festive season while operating with the officers deployed on the roads.
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"We call upon all drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, boda boda riders and passengers to comply with traffic regulations and rules by avoiding operating unroadworthy motor vehicles, failure to use safety belts by commuters, speeding, driver fatigue, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and careless driving," read the statement in part.
Apart from the roads, Kenyans should expect to see more police presence and visibility, as we have deployed more specialized units including Formed Police Units and undercover Officers alongside the Regular Police, to intensify patrols and heighten both ground and aerial surveillance in the major towns, borders, places of worship, shopping malls and critical infrastructural areas.
Additionally, the IG expressed concern over the rise of accident fatalities throughout the year.
According to the police report, 3,681 Kenyans have lost their lives in road accidents between January and November 2024.
"Based on our data, road traffic accidents are still a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in our country. Yet, most of these accidents are caused by preventable human factors especially non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations," the ID added.
