Elfu za wanafunzi wameshushwa na operesheni kali ya usafiri wakati wa likizo za Aprili

Elfu za wanafunzi wanaorudi nyumbani kwa likizo za Aprili wameshushwa nchini kwa sababu ya operesheni kali dhidi ya magari ya umma na polisi. Chama cha Madara wa magari cha Kenya (MAK) kimesema kuwa hii imesababisha upungufu wa magari na ongezeko la nauli. Hali hii inahatarisha usalama wa wanafunzi wapya.

Chama cha Madara wa magari cha Kenya (MAK) kimeelezea kuwa operesheni ya Mamlaka ya Usafiri na Usalama wa Barabarani (NTSA) na Jeshi la Polisi la Kenya imesababisha upungufu mkubwa wa magari barabarani wakati wa kiwango cha juu cha usafiri wa likizo za shule.

Katika taarifa yake ya Aprili 4, MAK ilisema kuwa idadi ndogo ya magari imesababisha ongezeko la nauli na wanafunzi na abiria wengine kushindana na viti vichache. "Kwa miaka mingi, MAK imewaonya mamlaka dhidi ya operesheni kubwa wakati wa nyakati za kiwango cha juu cha usafiri kama likizo za shule," ilisema taarifa hiyo.

MAK ilionyesha kuwa madara wengine wameacha abiria katikati ya safari ili kuepuka vizuizi vya barabarani, na hivyo kuwapa hatari wanafunzi wadogo. "Matokeo ya haraka ni kwamba wanafunzi wengi wameshushwa vituo vya basi na barabarani bila usafiri," iliongeza.

Hii imetokea baada ya Jeshi la Polisi la Kitaifa kutangaza hatua za usalama zilizoboreshwa na ukaguzi mkali wa trafiki Machi 31, wakati shule zilifunga. NTSA pia ilitangaza hatua za usalama wa barabarani. MAK imeitaja udhaifu wa barabara kuwa sababu ya dosari za magari na imeitaji mazungumzo.

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Ruto endorses NCAJ recommendations for road safety

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President William Ruto has received and endorsed recommendations from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to improve road safety in Kenya. The recommendations include mandatory defensive driving certification for public service vehicle (PSV) operators and the rollout of decentralised vehicle inspections through a public-private partnership starting July 1. He also ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras and an instant fines system in major cities within one month.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has erected roadblocks on major highways into Nairobi to curb accidents as people return from Easter festivities. The move follows a report of at least 50 road fatalities over Easter weekend alone. The checkpoints, conducted with the National Police Service (NPS), target private cars.

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The Taxpayers Association of Kenya has warned matatu operators against hiking fares beyond levels justified by recent fuel price increases. The statement follows public uproar after operators raised fares by over 25 per cent. The group provided calculations showing operators are making exorbitant profits.

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Nairobi police arrested 11 people during protests against fuel price hikes announced by EPRA on Tuesday, April 21. Demonstrations occurred in several areas including Embu and Kitengela, with some violence reported. Commander Issa Mohamud said the situation remains calm with businesses operating normally.

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