NAIROBI, Kenya – Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is now pushing for the implementation of instant traffic fines.
CS Murkomen made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call to the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome.
“We also discussed partnerships on the implementation of instant traffic fines to improve safety and security on our roads and decongest the courts,” said CS Murkomen.
To combat corruption on Kenyan roads, the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) urged the government to enact immediate sanctions immediately in July 2024.
Why transporters are against the infamous chama system
The Association lamented the existence of chama—a system bred out of corruption—which entails transporters paying monthly payments to the police, who in turn offer them protection against harassment.
“This (Chama) practice involves traffic police officers and some base commanders soliciting illegal monthly payments from transporters. These payments act as protection against prosecution and harassment for potential traffic violations, explained KTA.
This morning, I paid a courtesy call on the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya Hon. Martha Koome. Our discussions centred on collaboration to strengthen the security of the Judiciary and judicial officers. We also discussed partnership on the…
How transporters are perpetuating corruption on Kenyan roads
The transporters claimed that while traffic police officers were perpetuating corruption, transporters were enabling it by agreeing to pay the bribes.
The transporters urged the government to implement quick fines, as some rich nations have done, as a way to stop this practice.
The appropriate authorities would receive the instant fines that would be assessed on the road via mobile money.
2/2 They also discussed ways to engage all justice actors within the criminal justice system to enhance coordination and efficiency in handling criminal cases. The Hon. CJ has also held discussions with NCAJ actors on the need to digitise justice processes to ensure transparency…
On Wednesday, February 26, CS Murkomen’s discussions with CJ Koome also centred on collaboration to strengthen the security of the judicial and judicial officers.
How the government plans to enhance security at the Judiciary
In a statement, the Judiciary said that the discussions touched on critical security challenges facing the Judiciary.
“They explored effective mechanisms to enhance preparedness and alertness, ensuring that courts remain safe spaces for judges, judicial officers, and court users,” the Kenya Judiciary posted on its official X account (formerly Twitter).
They also discussed ways to engage all justice actors within the criminal justice system to enhance coordination and efficiency in handling criminal cases.
Meanwhile, CJ has also held discussions with NCAJ actors on the need to digitise justice processes to ensure transparency and accountability—right from arrest to detention.
NAIROBI, Kenya – Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is now pushing for the implementation of instant traffic fines.
CS Murkomen made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call to the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome.
“We also discussed partnerships on the implementation of instant traffic fines to improve safety and security on our roads and decongest the courts,” said CS Murkomen.
To combat corruption on Kenyan roads, the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) urged the government to enact immediate sanctions immediately in July 2024.
Why transporters are against the infamous chama system
The Association lamented the existence of chama—a system bred out of corruption—which entails transporters paying monthly payments to the police, who in turn offer them protection against harassment.
“This (Chama) practice involves traffic police officers and some base commanders soliciting illegal monthly payments from transporters. These payments act as protection against prosecution and harassment for potential traffic violations, explained KTA.
This morning, I paid a courtesy call on the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya Hon. Martha Koome. Our discussions centred on collaboration to strengthen the security of the Judiciary and judicial officers. We also discussed partnership on the…
How transporters are perpetuating corruption on Kenyan roads
The transporters claimed that while traffic police officers were perpetuating corruption, transporters were enabling it by agreeing to pay the bribes.
The transporters urged the government to implement quick fines, as some rich nations have done, as a way to stop this practice.
The appropriate authorities would receive the instant fines that would be assessed on the road via mobile money.
2/2 They also discussed ways to engage all justice actors within the criminal justice system to enhance coordination and efficiency in handling criminal cases. The Hon. CJ has also held discussions with NCAJ actors on the need to digitise justice processes to ensure transparency…
On Wednesday, February 26, CS Murkomen’s discussions with CJ Koome also centred on collaboration to strengthen the security of the judicial and judicial officers.
How the government plans to enhance security at the Judiciary
In a statement, the Judiciary said that the discussions touched on critical security challenges facing the Judiciary.
“They explored effective mechanisms to enhance preparedness and alertness, ensuring that courts remain safe spaces for judges, judicial officers, and court users,” the Kenya Judiciary posted on its official X account (formerly Twitter).
They also discussed ways to engage all justice actors within the criminal justice system to enhance coordination and efficiency in handling criminal cases.
Meanwhile, CJ has also held discussions with NCAJ actors on the need to digitise justice processes to ensure transparency and accountability—right from arrest to detention.
