Abstract
This chapter delves into the landscape of Kenyan policies and policing
activities concerning road safety, with a particular focus on the inadequacies of the
Traffic Act, road monitoring strategies, and dynamics of police-public trust. It
highlights the impediments to enforcing traffic laws (chief of which is corruption),
including ineffective monitoring strategies and prevalent criminal activities targeting
road users. Recommendations proposed involve strengthening traffic law enforcement
through resource prioritization and technological integration, enhancing collaboration
among agencies, fostering public engagement and education, and addressing criminal
activities. Through these strategies, the chapter aims to address the identified
shortcomings and promote safer roads in Kenya.
“Technology is rapidly changing our transportation systems, and if we craft smart
regulations, these changes can be for the better.” -- London Breed