NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has stepped up efforts to curb road accidents after holding high-level talks with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) aimed at strengthening joint enforcement.
The meeting, held on Tuesday at Jogoo House ‘A’, brought together Inspector General Douglas Kanja and newly appointed NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa, who discussed strategies to improve compliance with traffic laws and reduce fatalities on Kenyan roads.
According to the NPS, the leaders agreed on the need for “sustainable and consistent enforcement activities” to address persistent violations that contribute to road carnage.
Central to the discussions was a proposal to develop a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two agencies. The framework is expected to guide joint operations and enhance coordination in traffic enforcement nationwide.
The meeting also explored the establishment of a structured and well-resourced enforcement system anchored in the National Transport and Safety Authority Act and the Traffic Act.
Officials said the collaboration aims to deliver a sustained reduction in road traffic deaths, which remain a major public safety concern in Kenya.
Kondiwa was accompanied by senior NTSA officials, including Deputy Director for Road Safety Compliance and Driver Testing Wilson Tuigong, while the police delegation included Traffic Liaison Officer Dr Musyoki Mutungi.
The renewed partnership comes amid increasing calls for tougher enforcement, improved driver discipline, and better inter-agency coordination to tackle road accidents, which claim thousands of lives annually.
The NPS said it remains committed to working with stakeholders to enhance road safety and protect all road users, signalling a more coordinated approach in the fight against road fatalities.
