Police Statement On Road Safety During Easter Holiday

The Easter holiday is fast approaching, a season traditionally marked by increased travel, social gatherings, and heightened tourism, all of which present unique security and safety challenges. These challenges are further exacerbated by the heavy rainfall affecting most parts of the country, which is creating hazardous conditions such as poor visibility and flooded roads. Such conditions are likely to lead to a rise in road traffic accidents.

Beyond road safety, the Service recognises its duty to uphold law and order and acknowledges that crime rates, particularly petty offences, burglaries, and traffic violations, often increase over the long Easter weekend.

To safeguard citizens, residents, and visitors, the National Police Service has put in place a comprehensive security strategy, including increased police presence, intensified patrols, and heightened surveillance in shopping malls, places of worship, markets, termini, and critical infrastructure. These measures are complemented by specialised units and undercover officers in our proactive efforts to prevent criminal activities or incidents that may disrupt celebrations.

Furthermore, the National Police Service, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has implemented an extensive operation plan to conduct thorough enforcement checks and ensure road safety compliance on all roads. We urge all drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, boda boda riders, and passengers to comply with traffic rules and regulations. Additionally, we appeal to owners of public service vehicles (PSVs) and boda boda associations to collaborate with police officers to improve discipline among drivers and conductors, enhance customer service, and implement safety measures to protect passengers.

NPS sincerely thanks members of the public and the media for their invaluable support and urges them to continue partnering with the police to ensure that peace, safety, and security is maintained in the spirit of Community Policing.

In conclusion, we call upon the public to remain vigilant while travelling and celebrating and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, a law enforcement officer, or via our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, or #FichuakwaDCI (0800 722 203). With your cooperation and the unwavering dedication of police officers, we can look forward to a secure and joyful holiday period.

As a Service, we remain steadfast in our commitment to serve and protect. NPS wishes you a Happy Easter Holiday. Thank you.

Muchiri Nyaga
Director Corporate Communication/Spokesperson
National Police Service
April 16, 2025