It is worrying that road carnage in Kenya has taken a heavy
toll on citizens.
Tragically, more than 3,000 people have died this year as a
result of road accidents, while thousands of other are either permanently or
temporarily incapacitated.
Hardly a day passes without reports of fatal accidents.
Understandably, as we approach the festive season, public
service vehicle drivers are tempted to make a quick buck hence the flouting of
traffic rules.
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In fact, over-speeding, overloading and reckless driving
become the norm rather than the exception during this time.
Drinking and driving has also been pointed out as another
cause of accidents.
In addition, soliciting for bribes by traffic police has
become the order of the day and this is another impediment to road sanity in
our country.
The Traffic Police Department needs to be extra vigilant. It
is high time PSV drivers and traffic police gave precedence to human life over
dishonest material gain.
Give up corruption, which is like cancer.
