NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has raised concern over a recent spike in road accidents across the country, calling for urgent action to stem the loss of lives.
In a statement issued Sunday, NPS extended condolences to families who have lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those hospitalised.
“Road crashes cause immense suffering to the affected families, and every possible measure must be taken to prevent further loss of life,” the statement read.
The recent rise of road crash fatalities has caused outrage in the country, among them, a Kisumu accident that claimed more than 20 lives.
The tragedy has renewed calls for tighter safety regulations in order to counter the growing trend.
Call for Responsibility
The police stressed that most accidents are preventable if motorists and pedestrians exercise caution, avoid dangerous overtaking, speeding, drink-driving, overloading, driver fatigue, and careless road crossing.
“All stakeholders in road transport must play their rightful roles. Let every road user be aware of the consequences of their actions and take responsibility for their own safety and that of others,” said NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.
Members of the public have been urged to report erratic or dangerous driving via toll-free lines 999, 911, 112, or #FichuakwaDCI, as well as WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
Stepped-Up Crackdown
NPS says it is working with other agencies to implement multi-pronged strategies, including:
- Speed monitoring of public service and commercial vehicles
- Enforcing limits on goods and passenger overloading
- Targeting unlicensed routes and unlawful vehicle modifications
- Conducting anti-drink-driving operations
- Removing unroadworthy vehicles from circulation
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable road safety measures and urged collective responsibility from all Kenyans.
“Let us all work together to make our roads safer,” Nyaga added.
