Nairobi, Jan. 6 -- Fines collected from road traffic offences rose sharply by 64 percent in 2024, underscoring intensified enforcement amid broader efforts to improve safety on Kenyan roads, plug revenue leakages, and tighten discipline in the transport sector.

The National Police Service (NPS) issued tickets that collected Sh434.4 million in traffic fines, up from Sh264.1 million in 2023, representing a Sh170.3 million increase, according to the 2024 annual report.

The surge reflects a year of heightened road policing, marked by crackdowns on speeding, drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles, and non-compliance with licensing and insurance requirements.

It also comes against the backdrop of renewed efforts by authorities to reduce road c...