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Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in one year, prompting President William Ruto to order the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fines program and installation of road surveillance cameras in five to six major towns within one month. Chief Justice Martha Koome revealed 787 causing death cases were among 62,932 traffic offences filed in the 2024/2025 financial year. Ruto directed NTSA to fast-track smart traffic cameras across all cities to combat bribery. The Transport Ministry will launch a decentralised motor vehicle inspection programme on July 1. Additionally, mandatory defensive driving certification will be required for all PSV operators.
President William Ruto has ordered the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fines program and the installation of road surveillance cameras in at least five to six major towns within one month.
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The Kenyan Ministry of Transport will launch a decentralised motor vehicle inspection programme on July 1. This initiative aims to bring inspections closer to motorists across all counties.
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Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome has revealed a significant rise in traffic offences, including 787 cases of causing death, filed in the 2024/2025 financial year, underscoring a deepening road safety crisis.
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President William Ruto has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Ministry of Transport to fast-track the rollout of smart traffic cameras in all cities to combat bribery and improve compliance with traffic laws.
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Kenya is facing a critical road safety crisis, with 5,009 fatalities recorded in a year, prompting calls for an integrated e-traffic system. Chief Justice Martha Koome and President William Ruto are spearheading efforts to address the alarming rise in road deaths.
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