Nationwide inspections to ensure road safety are underway, led by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), coinciding with the return of students to schools for term 2, which has been delayed until Monday.
Collaborating with law enforcement, the NTSA has initiated the seizure of numerous vehicles across various highways to enforce strict compliance with road safety regulations. Random alcohol tests are also being administered to drivers as part of these measures.
A social media post titled “Pamoja Tuhakikishe Watoto Wetu Wamefika Shuleni Salama” emphasizes the significance of obeying speed limits, maintaining lane discipline, and abstaining from driving under the influence.
This operation, launched over the weekend, is slated to continue until the following week’s end, with both entities working closely to ensure its success.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen stressed the paramount importance of road safety for all road users, emphasizing compliance with traffic regulations, including speed limits.
He reiterated the necessity for school transport operators to adhere to these rules akin to public service vehicles.
President William Ruto mandated collaboration between traffic police and NTSA to enhance road safety, acknowledging historical friction between the two agencies as a hindrance to effective regulation enforcement.
During the April launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-28, President Ruto instructed the Inspector General of Police and NTSA’s director-general to promptly execute this collaboration, underscoring public involvement in advocating for road safety.
NTSA checkpoints on Thika Road at Jomoko, Witethie, Juja, Ruiru, and Roysambu resulted in the impoundment of a school bus for defective speed limiters and seat belts, along with the seizure of vehicles lacking valid road service licenses.
The overarching aim of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-28 is to halve the number of accidents.
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