NAIROBI, Kenya – As Kenyans prepare to celebrate the festive season, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced a series of heightened security measures aimed at safeguarding lives and ensuring public order across the country.
The government, through Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, emphasized the critical role of law enforcement in managing road safety, curbing crime, and ensuring a peaceful holiday period.
December has historically recorded the highest number of road fatalities, prompting the Ministry to roll out strict measures to minimize accidents.
Security enforcement officers have been directed to increase highway patrols, monitor compliance with traffic regulations, and crack down on unlicensed or overloaded vehicles.
“Enhanced police patrols will help discourage reckless driving and enforce speed limits to protect travelers,” said Dr. Mudavadi.
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) will also undergo strict checks for roadworthiness, ensuring that only safe, licensed vehicles operate.
Base Commanders and traffic officers have been tasked with ensuring zero tolerance for road safety violations in their jurisdictions.
The efforts align with Kenya’s National Road Safety Goal of halving road traffic fatalities by 2028.
Recognizing the rise in crime during the festive season, the Ministry is deploying additional police officers to public spaces, markets, and major transport hubs.
This move aims to deter petty crime, vandalism, and other offenses that typically spike during holiday festivities.
Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local authorities.
“Security is a shared responsibility. By working closely with law enforcement agencies, we can all contribute to safer communities,” noted Dr. Mudavadi.
The Ministry also highlighted a growing concern over vandalism targeting power infrastructure, which disrupts service delivery and causes economic losses.
In the past year, 114 cases were reported, and security agencies are working to curb such incidents through increased surveillance.
Additionally, police efforts have contributed to a general decline in crimes such as robbery and vehicle theft.
However, authorities remain on high alert during the holiday period to prevent any resurgence.
Dr. Mudavadi concluded with a message of caution and goodwill to all Kenyans, stressing the importance of personal responsibility and community vigilance during the celebrations.
“As we approach this joyous season, let us celebrate safely and responsibly. I wish all Kenyans a peaceful and secure festive period as we cross over into 2025 with hope and unity,” he said.
The government, through Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, emphasized the critical role of law enforcement in managing road safety, curbing crime, and ensuring a peaceful holiday period.
December has historically recorded the highest number of road fatalities, prompting the Ministry to roll out strict measures to minimize accidents.
Security enforcement officers have been directed to increase highway patrols, monitor compliance with traffic regulations, and crack down on unlicensed or overloaded vehicles.
“Enhanced police patrols will help discourage reckless driving and enforce speed limits to protect travelers,” said Dr. Mudavadi.
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) will also undergo strict checks for roadworthiness, ensuring that only safe, licensed vehicles operate.
Base Commanders and traffic officers have been tasked with ensuring zero tolerance for road safety violations in their jurisdictions.
The efforts align with Kenya’s National Road Safety Goal of halving road traffic fatalities by 2028.
Recognizing the rise in crime during the festive season, the Ministry is deploying additional police officers to public spaces, markets, and major transport hubs.
This move aims to deter petty crime, vandalism, and other offenses that typically spike during holiday festivities.
Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local authorities.
“Security is a shared responsibility. By working closely with law enforcement agencies, we can all contribute to safer communities,” noted Dr. Mudavadi.
The Ministry also highlighted a growing concern over vandalism targeting power infrastructure, which disrupts service delivery and causes economic losses.
In the past year, 114 cases were reported, and security agencies are working to curb such incidents through increased surveillance.
Additionally, police efforts have contributed to a general decline in crimes such as robbery and vehicle theft.
However, authorities remain on high alert during the holiday period to prevent any resurgence.
Dr. Mudavadi concluded with a message of caution and goodwill to all Kenyans, stressing the importance of personal responsibility and community vigilance during the celebrations.
“As we approach this joyous season, let us celebrate safely and responsibly. I wish all Kenyans a peaceful and secure festive period as we cross over into 2025 with hope and unity,” he said.
