Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has advised road users to consider the safety of children as schools reopen on Monday April 29, 2024 for second term.

In a statement shared on Sunday, April 28, Murkomen also advised parents to ensure that their children travel on safe routes as heavy rains continue pounding different parts of the country.

“As schools reopen this week, I urge all road users to exercise caution to ensure the safety of our children and other road users.

“This new term coincides with heavy rains, creating hazardous road conditions due to flooding and damaged infrastructure,” Murkomen noted in a statement. 

The Transport CS added that road users should not underestimate the dangers of rain and flooding, as even shallow pools can hide deep potholes or deep currents.

“To minimise risks, drivers should maintain a safe distance, slow down and exercise patience in areas with heavy rain or flooding,” he noted.

Murkomen also disclosed that the government, through the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Police, has intensified enforcement of traffic rules.

At the same time, he encouraged road users to take personal responsibility by avoiding risky behaviours such as speeding or overloading and helping to report reckless driving.

“Drivers who endanger the lives of other road users by ignoring traffic regulations or crossing dangerous waters will be held accountable for their actions,” he warned.

“Parents also play a key role in ensuring their children’s safety. They should choose safe routes and coordinate with school administrators to set up safe pick-up and drop-off points,” he added. 

The Transport CS also emphasized the need for schools management to release children on their trips back to school early.

Meanwhile, Murkomen called on all Kenyans to work together during this season to ensure roads are safer by following traffic rules, reporting unsafe behaviour and promoting safety awareness.