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March 2, 2026
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President Ruto orders instant 'painful to pay fines', cameras to tame road accidents

President Ruto orders instant 'painful to pay fines', cameras to tame road accidents

He said that instant fines will help reduce the number of traffic offences in the nation and also ensure that those involved are brought to book...

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President William Ruto has ordered the swift implementation of "painful to pay" instant fines and expanded use of cameras to combat Kenya's rising road accident fatalities.

  • Over 5,000 road deaths were recorded in 2025, with accidents costing the economy an estimated 5% of GDP or Ksh.450 billion annually.
  • The directive came from President William Ruto following a report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice.
  • Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has been tasked with rolling out CCTV and speed cameras within one month to provide foolproof evidence of offenses.

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