This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
On a typical morning in Nairobi, a group of around 10 traffic police officers are said to be on the lookout for unsuspecting motorists to extort money from. According to Philemon Wachara, they target trucks, pick-ups, and Toyota Probox cars at the busy Likoni/Enterprise Road junction, causing significant traffic jams.
Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has been accused of turning a blind eye to this illegal operation. Wachara wonders how this could be possible, given the scale of the corruption.
Meanwhile, David Motari has spoken out about the extortionists operating at the Allsops interchange on the Thika Superhighway. He claims that plainclothes police officers will stop drivers and demand bribes for non-existent traffic offences, using their identity cards as a means of intimidation.
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has responded to complaints about road works on the Thika Superhighway. In a statement, Charles Njogu, the assistant director - corporate communications, explained that the authority has engaged a performance-based contractor to undertake maintenance on the road. However, he acknowledged that recent heavy rainfall had caused the surface dressing to peel off in some areas.
As the Jubilee Party continues to undergo a purge, Silas Nyambok has offered a different perspective on the axing of Senate leaders allied to DP William Ruto. He believes that politics is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, driven by vested interests and power struggles.
Published on May 17, 2020.
