Govt issues warning to motorists ahead of festive season
By Aloys Michael, November 9, 2025The government has called on all drivers to observe traffic safety ahead of the festive season to avoid road accidents.
In an X post on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Director General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Silas Kinoti, warned that failure to follow road signs is a violation of the law and may lead to legal action.
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“Drivers observe all road signs as we head into the festival season. As the authority building these roads, I expect full discipline on site,” the X post read in part.
“Failure to follow road signs is a violation of the law and may lead to arrest by traffic officers. Safety is our shared responsibility. We are delivering the roads Kenya deserves.”
The KURA boss also urged the contractors to install the required traffic and road safety signs and ensure compliance.
“Contractors MUST install all required signage-NO excuse. Our Engineers will enforce compliance,” he said.
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KURA said the move is aimed at beefing up safety during the festive season, which is normally associated with many activities and social gatherings that contribute to increased travel and incidents, as well as unlawful activities.
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Meanwhile, speaking on Friday, November 7, 2025, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja assured that security agencies are already engineering strategies to guarantee safety during the December holidays.
According to Kanja, he will conduct regular consultations with regional commanders and intelligence units across the country to ensure that police are aware of the emerging threats during the holiday season.
“We must, from time to time, come together to discuss and strategise because we must at all times remain a step ahead of offenders,” Kanja said.
“We are hopeful that even as the festive season draws closer, all Kenyans will have enough security.”
Moreover, Kanja stressed the need for the police to work professionally and respect the rights and dignity of Kenyans as they conduct their duties during this period.
“When we all work together, we have intelligence-led operations, meaning everyone is contributing. We bring together all officers and agencies to ensure unity of purpose, and when we do that, we all succeed,” he asserted.