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Murang’a police has kicked off a road safety sensitization exercise aimed at educating primary school children on safe road practices.
A programme initiated by the traffic department followed the need to respond to a worrying rise in road accidents involving school going children.
Launching the safety programme, at Technology Primary School, the County Police Commander Kemboi Kimaiyo said some of the accidents have resulted in fatalities.
Kimaiyo said the sensitization campaign was prompted by the recent increase in such incidents, appealing to motorists and cyclists to observe road safety rules to prevent further tragedies.
“We have had a chance to visit Technology Primary School to sensitize pupils on road safety measures,” he said.
He added that there has been increased accidents involving school children thus the need for the law enforcement officers to come out and educate the learners.
“ In July two pupils lost their lives in separate accidents, while five other cases had been reported in the county thus need to take precaution through educating the young,” said Kemboi.
During the forum, the learners were educated on dangers of loitering, accepting gifts from strangers and separating from parents or guardians.
He expressed hope that the initiative would make a lasting impact, encouraging both pupils and teachers to share the lessons learned with others.
County Traffic Enforcement Officer Stephen Wainaina called on parents, teachers, and the community to make road safety a regular conversation while they are at home.
“Children must be taught how to use roads carefully and how to cross safely, even where there are no zebra crossings,” he said.
Technology Primary School head teacher, Beatrice Wachira, appreciated the police officers for the initiative, saying such sensitization will reduce the road accidents.
“We appreciate the police officers for strengthening the lessons on road safety taught in schools,” Wachira said.
