Police launch countrywide road safety crackdown to curb accidents
The National Police Service (NPS) has intensified road safety sensitisation campaigns across the country, targeting motorists, public transport operators, students and other road users amid renewed concerns over road accidents. In a post shared on its X account on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the service said traffic officers had conducted awareness campaigns in several counties […]
The National Police Service has ramped up road safety campaigns in six counties, aiming to prevent accidents and promote adherence to traffic rules. On Wednesday, officers conducted sensitization exercises in Mandera, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Narok, and Garissa, engaging directly with motorists, public transport operators, students, and pillion passengers to reinforce safety standards.
The initiative seeks to uphold road safety standards and encourage responsible road use via public education and strict enforcement of traffic laws. The National Police Service stated that these educational and enforcement efforts will persist across all commands to cultivate a culture of responsible road use, reaffirming their dedication to upholding law and order on the roads.
They urged the public to report any traffic law violations to any police officer, at the nearest police station or via emergency services at toll-free numbers 999 or 911, or through Fichua kwa DCI at 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
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