On Tuesday morning, a nationwide crackdown led by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) resulted in the arrest of numerous Kenyans.
While specific figures were not provided, a source within the authority informed media that the operation targeted pedestrians who were crossing roads without utilizing footbridges.
The ongoing crackdown, expected to continue, will see law enforcement officers determining the charges to be brought against the apprehended individuals.
This enforcement action aligns with new reforms implemented by Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Interior counterpart Kithure Kindiki, in response to a surge in road accidents.
Initiated in March, the operation initially focused on motorists, resulting in the arrest of 22,958 drivers, with 1,086 facing charges related to drunk driving.
NTSA’s accident data underscores the significance of pedestrian safety, with pedestrians, motorcycle riders, passengers, and public service vehicle occupants accounting for a significant proportion of fatalities. Motorcycle accidents, particularly prevalent, claimed 255 lives out of the 763 recorded fatalities since the year began. The crackdown also led to the apprehension of 5,590 motorcyclists and the detention of 6,692 motorcycles.
Additionally, NTSA reports a concerning increase in pedestrian fatalities, with 252 deaths recorded since January, compared to 190 during the same period last year.
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