Kenyans Intentionally Using Flooded Roads to be Arrested and Charged With Attempted Suicide
On Monday, April 29, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki ordered that any Kenyans who try to cross flooded rivers will be detained and charged with attempted suicide.
County Security and Intelligence Committees (CSICs) nationwide were instructed to promptly implement the order.
“All CSICs are directed to immediately deploy enforcement teams at urban and rural road spots prone to stormwater flooding and without bridges or where the water has breached the bridge to prevent motorists or pedestrians from dangerous crossovers and to arrest and prosecute offenders for attempted suicide and/or attempted murder as the facts of the case may be,” the statement read in part.
“Prevent the transportation of passengers across flooded rivers or storm water by unsafe canoes or boats and arrest inexperienced and unscrupulous persons taking advantage of the prevailing situation to cash in on persons in distress.”
Furthermore, all CSICs were instructed to inspect all public and private dams and water reservoirs in their jurisdiction within 24 hours starting from 2:00 PM on Monday, April 29.
Following the inspection, Kindiki suggested that the committees should advise on instances where mandatory evacuation and temporary relocation orders should be implemented.
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Kindiki stated that the government was determined to implement strict measures to avoid additional loss of life and property caused by flooding across the country.
The government will work with the appropriate agencies and partners to assist all those impacted by the floods.
CS Kindiki reported that the majority of the over 100 deaths from floods were caused by the negligence of drivers and pedestrians.
“There are reports of continued risky behavior by motorists and pedestrians and casual treatment by members of the public of weather forecast,” Kindiki regretted.
The CS further noted that there was a growing trend of Kenyans who were ignoring voluntary evacuation advisories.
Kindiki also noted that some Kenyans had taken advantage of impassable roads to operate rudimentary canoes or boats.
While calling an end to that, Kindiki noted that not only was it endangering the lives of Kenyans but it was also taking advantage of people in distress.
Kenyans Intentionally Using Flooded Roads to be Arrested and Charged With Attempted Suicide
