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In an effort to curb the increasing number of road accidents caused by drunk drivers. Kenya’s government has announced reinstatement of alcohol breathalyzer checks on major road across the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, April 6, by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for transport detailed that that any driver caught under the effect of alcohol will be eligible for up to a fine of Sh100,000 or serve a jail term of two years or partake both.
Additionally those convicted of the charges will be disqualified from holding obtaining a driving license for at least 12 months.
CS David Chirchir also said there will be inspection of private motor vehicles by private inspection centers and the inspection of public service vehicles, school transportation and commercial vehicles by the national transport and safety authority which will be in line with 2025 traffic rules.
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Furthermore NTSA will regulate the operations of commercial vehicles management whose weight exceeds 3480 kg on public roads in the country.
The CS who visited the victim of a road accident that happened on Saturday, April 5, along the Kaplong – Kapkatet road leading to loss of 15 people shared his condolences with the families of those who lost their loved ones.
“We will implement those regulation and take stern action to curb reckless driving and protect innocent lives,” Chirchir said. This move comes in response to the alarming statistics which shows a sharp rise in road accidents linked to drunk driving in recent months announced
