Police Announce Crackdown With EACC & NTSA, Deploy More Officers Including Undercover
NPS revealed that in the multi-agency strategy, more traffic officers have been deployed to ensure the free flow of traffic.
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The National Police Service (NPS) has announced that it will team up with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for nationwide crackdowns on roads across the country ahead of the festive season.
In a statement dated Thursday, December 5, NPS revealed that in the multi-agency strategy, more traffic officers have been deployed to ensure the free flow of traffic.
NPS detailed that NTSA will be charged with the enforcement of traffic rules on major roads whereas EACC will aid in the war on corruption across Kenyan roads.
"In our operational plan, we have deployed additional Traffic Police Officers on the roads to ensure free flow of traffic. Through the multi-agency strategy, we are also collaborating with the National Transport and Safety Authority to conduct crackdowns and road safety compliance checks on the major highways, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to prevent corruption on the roads this festive season," NPS revealed in part.
A police officer monitoring vehicles. /NTV
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, therefore, called on motorists to observe traffic rules during the festive season while cooperating with the officers deployed on the roads, terming road safety as "our collective responsibility."
"Accordingly, we call upon all drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, boda boda riders and passengers to comply with traffic regulations and rules by avoiding operating unroadworthy motor vehicles, failure to use safety belts by commuters, speeding, driver fatigue, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and careless driving," the police boss added.
IG Kanja also called on the owners of motor vehicle saccos and boda boda saccos to collaborate with police officers to enhance discipline among drivers.
Additionally, the IG expressed concern over the rise of accident fatalities throughout the year. According to the police report, 3,681 Kenyans have lost their lives in road accidents between January and November 2024.
He proved this with evidence showing that road traffic accidents tend to increase during festive seasons, a pattern already witnessed this year. Last year from January to November for example, Kenya recorded 3,469 fatal accidents compared with the aforementioned numbers in 2024, marking an increase of 212 (6%).
In terms of victims, in 2023, the police recorded a total of 20,239 victims of road traffic accidents compared with 21,620 victims this year, marking an increase of 1,381 (7%).
Out of this, 4,090 victims were fatally injured in 2023 compared with 4,282 victims in 2024, indicating an increase of 192 people who have lost their lives as a result of road carnage this year.
"Based on our data, road traffic accidents are still a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in our country. Yet, most of these accidents are caused by preventable human factors especially non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations," the ID added.
IG Kanja added that apart from the roads, Kenyans should expect to see more police presence and visibility.
Consequently, NPS has deployed more specialized units including Formed Police Units and undercover officers alongside the Regular Police, to intensify patrols and heighten both ground and aerial surveillance in the major towns, borders, places of worship, shopping malls and critical infrastructural areas.
The NPS has also intensified the war on illicit brews and drug abuse and reminded bar owners to comply with operation hours. "Meanwhile, I have recalled all Police Officers who are on Leave to resume duty with immediate effect," IG Kanja announced.
