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January 7, 2026
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IG Kanja Orders Nationwide Crackdown Targeting All Drivers

IG Kanja Orders Nationwide Crackdown Targeting All Drivers

In a statement released January 7, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga described the situation as unacceptably alarming and a crisis demanding immediate, collective, and decisive action...

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Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja has ordered a nationwide crackdown on traffic violations in Kenya, effective Wednesday, following an alarming spike in road accidents since the start of the new year.

  • A total of 31 people have died in road accidents within the first six days of the new year.
  • The crackdown targets all drivers, with a particular focus on speeding, drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles, and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) compliance, including intensified breathalyzer tests.
  • The National Police Service (NPS) attributes the majority of accidents to preventable human errors such as reckless driving, speeding, and driver fatigue, also highlighting violations by boda boda riders.

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