Ruto Issues Tough Ultimatum to CS Murkomen Over Road Accidents

President William Ruto has warned Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of dire consequences due to road accidents in the country. 

Speaking during the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028 on Wednesday, April 17, Ruto gave Murkomen a one-year ultimatum to ensure road accidents are reduced.

The Head of State made it clear that he would analyse the report detailing the significant drop in road carnage failure to which Murkomen will be in trouble.

"One year from now, we will have another meeting. That one year from now you must report that the numbers are down otherwise you will be in a lot of trouble," he stated.

Ruto however, did not specify the exact action that would be taken against the CS if he fails to reduce the number of road accidents recorded in the country.

The President challenged CS Murkomen to fast-track some proposals in the Safety Plan including the introduction of instant fines. 

The Head of State also directed the National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to work together to reduce cases of road accidents. He warned them against engaging in competition and bribery to derail the plans launched by the Cabinet Secretary.

To support the Ministry, Ruto revealed that he has secured a financial boost to expand the road network and adopt the intelligent transport system in the country which includes installing speed cameras in various parts of the country starting with Nairobi.

"The bottom-up economic transformation agenda identifies infrastructure as the fundamental enabler of productivity, and consequently the development of a dense network of good quality roads throughout the country is a priority," Ruto insisted.

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