IG Kanja issues firm warning on road safety as Police Intensify Festive Season Road Patrols
The Inspector General said additional police officers will be deployed across Kenyan roads during the holiday period to enhance safety and curb road carnage. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Inspector General Douglas Kanja has issued a stern warning concerning road safety during the festive season, with police intensifying patrols across Kenyan roads. His remarks come amidst the launch of a rigorous nine-month training program for 5,023 police recruits at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.
- Inspector General Kanja warned that drivers, especially those operating public service vehicles, flouting traffic regulations will face the full force of the law.
- An additional deployment of police officers will enhance road safety and curb carnage during the holiday period.
- The 5,023 recruits, who reported last month, are expected to graduate in August next year after training in areas including firearms proficiency, tactical knowledge, and community policing.
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Government Implements Festive Season Security Measures and Traffic Rules - December 2025
The Kenyan government has activated the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) to enhance security nationwide during the festive season and safeguard lives and property. This initiative places enforcement agencies under a single command to improve surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response. To manage holiday traffic, the Ministry of Interior has announced alternative routes for motorists traveling to Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya to reduce congestion. Inspector General Douglas Kanja has also issued a stern warning concerning road safety as police intensify patrols across Kenyan roads. Motorists also face hefty fines for minor infractions under the Traffic (Minor Offenses) Rules, 2016, ranging from Ksh 500 for not wearing a seatbelt to Ksh 10,000 for missing an inspection certificate.
