NTSA Turns to Japan Police to Curb Accidents
The Ministry of Interior has said that the system will be similar to the one in Japan, which has been effective in managing high traffic volumes in major cities...
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The Kenyan government is partnering with Japan to implement an advanced, digitized traffic accident reporting system aimed at improving road safety and managing increasing urban traffic. This initiative draws inspiration from the successful model used by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police.
- The project is a three-year initiative to establish a digitized system.
- Key partners include the National Police Service, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with training provided by Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers.
- This system will enable authorities to identify high-risk roads and understand the root causes of accidents for targeted interventions.
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