Inspector General Japheth Koome has recalled all police officers that are currently on leave to resume their duties with immediate effect.
Koome said that the move was made in order to ensure police visibility and security in the country during the festive season.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, Koome expressed concerns over the rising cases of road accidents, which he attributed to carelessness by all road users and the El Nino rains experienced in most parts of the country.
He further urged everyone to obey traffic laws, including drivers, pedestrians, and passengers, especially during the holidays when many people are anticipated to be traveling across the nation.
“”We have entered the festive season, and from experience, we expect high vehicular traffic on our roads due to the increased movements of Kenyans across the country. The vehicular situation this year is further compounded by the ongoing heavy El Nino rains being experienced in many parts of the country, which in turn is causing poor visibility on the roads,” he said.
Driven by the news of the 16 fatalities from recent accidents in Machakos and Nakuru Counties, Koome stated traffic accidents are the “leading cause of injuries and fatalities.
