Road safety in Kitui boosted with installation of traffic lights

By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT 

The County Ministry of Roads, Public Works and Transport through the  Department of Transport and Boda Boda has conducted a public awareness and sensitisation forum to familiarise key road users and the wider community with the new traffic control system and promote compliance with traffic rules.

The forum, brought together key players in the transport sector, Kitui Municipality officers,  Kitui Base Commander, school administrators, representatives from Kitui Chamber of Commerce,  churches/mosque, PWDs, County Enforcement officers, and members of the press, underscoring the importance of a coordinated approach in ensuring the success of the new traffic management system.

The sensitisation programme combined practical demonstrations at the AIC Township intersection with a theory session held at a Kitui hotel. 

Speaking during the forum, Director Benard Mulevu  from the County Department of Transport & Boda Boda, who represented the Chief Officer, Transport & Boda Boda, underscored the importance of public awareness in ensuring that the new infrastructure achieves its intended purpose. 

Boda boda leaders and transport stakeholders were urged to take the lead in educating their members on responsible road use, while school administrators were encouraged to sensitise learners on safe road-crossing practices.

The County Government has called on motorists, boda boda riders, pedestrians and other road users to familiarise themselves with the new traffic signals and cooperate with authorities as the system becomes fully operational.

The message from the sensitisation forum was clear underscores the importance of taking responsibility when using roads. ",Safer roads begin with informed and responsible road users", the message read.

Kitui Central Sub County Administrator Gibson Kathoka and senior officers from the Ministry were also present.