Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued a stern warning to motorists as the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) launches a nationwide crackdown to curb rising road accident deaths during the festive season.
In a public press release dated December 15, 2025, NCAJ said it has decided to address the issue after official data revealed that traffic-related deaths climbed from 4,479 in 2024 to 4,682 in 2025.
The NCAJ, comprising the Judiciary, National Police Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), State Department for Correctional Services, and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), convened a Special Council Meeting in Nairobi to address the crisis, issuing key directives.
NCAJ Issues Key Directives
The council has outlined 11 measures to improve road safety and traffic management during the festive season.
According to the press release, NCAJ stated that agencies will implement comprehensive measures to prevent traffic-related deaths and ensure the smooth movement of people and goods during the festive season and beyond.
The council emphasized strict compliance with traffic laws, urging motorists to avoid speeding, drunk driving, and overlapping.
Citizens are encouraged to report violations through toll-free numbers 999, 911, and 112.
NCAJ further directed multi-agency collaboration to ensure unified enforcement of traffic regulations and administration of justice.
Increased visibility will be achieved through joint operations that deploy mobile courts and electronic monitoring in high-risk corridors to address offenses promptly. Roadblocks will be intensified to deter reckless driving and enforce compliance before accidents occur.
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To combat corruption, EACC officers will monitor highways to prevent bribery during enforcement.
Motorists are warned against paying bribes, and public awareness campaigns will be strengthened through media houses, transport operators, and civil society to amplify road safety messages and influence behavior change.
“Deploy EACC officers along major highways to monitor enforcement of traffic laws and deter corruption. Kenyans are urged not to pay a bribe whenever they are arrested for violating traffic laws and regulations. Motorists who pay bribes will be committing an offense.”
According to NCAJ, agencies must uphold accountability by fulfilling constitutional mandates to protect lives and maintain order.
Public service operators are required to educate passengers about the risks associated with fatigue, speeding, and intoxication.
Emergency response readiness will also be enhanced by positioning medical teams and mobile units to provide immediate assistance to crash victims.
NCAJ’s long-term policy reforms will focus on sustainable traffic management and judicial efficiency.
Recent Surge in Road Accidents in Kenya
The crackdown follows a series of fatal accidents reported in December.
On the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, a collision early on December 13 involving a private car and a passenger bus claimed the life of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo.
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Police reports indicate Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz saloon car collided head-on with a Climax Sacco passenger bus at the Karai area in Naivasha shortly after 3:00 a.m. while he was driving from Nakuru towards Nairobi, killing him at the scene.
In another tragic accident on December 14, along the Nakuru–Kisumu Highway near Salgaa, an Easy Coach bus was involved in a serious crash that resulted in at least one confirmed death and multiple injuries.
Earlier in December, a collision on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway was reported to have claimed 12 lives, and another on the Kisii–Sotik road involving a matatu and a truck resulted in seven confirmed deaths.
NTSA has launched a nationwide operation targeting unroadworthy vehicles, and police have arrested over 300 motorists for drunk driving in the past week.
Chief Justice Koome reaffirmed the council’s constitutional duty to protect lives, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility.
“We are committed to deploying joint enforcement, technology, and public awareness to reverse this trend.”
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