Lubao FM News 
Kenyans in the road transport business will operate with ease following the new directive form the Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai who as warned the officers against erecting any roadblock anywhere without official approval. Also, Mutyambai has directed the officers not to detain any vehicle on the road for long hours without explanation.
The fresh move came after a meeting between Inspector General of police Hilary Mutyambai his deputy Edward Mbugua, regional commanders and county commanders in Nairobi. A communication from Mbugua said the meeting noted there is the continued erection of roadblocks on the highways without approval despite an earlier directive to the contrary.
He told every commander to ensure there are no roadblocks, static traffic checks, no detaining of vehicles along the road for long hours and no taking of bribes from motorists within their jurisdictions. He said should complaints be raised by members of the public on the directives, investigations will be conducted to avoid victimization.
This is the third time in a year that the police commanders are meeting to discuss the issue of traffic management. An earlier directive said any approved roadblock must be staffed by a multi-agency team and have an approved purpose. This followed public complaints that the barriers are still being erected despite an earlier order to remove them. Many motorists complained they were being harassed and extorted. There have been viral videos online showing police officers taking bribes at the roadblocks.
In a memo directed to sub county and the station commanders warning them that they will be held accountable for any unauthorized roadblock in their jurisdiction. Despite an order by Mutyambai that fixed roadblocks be abolished and replaced by mobile ones, it emerged dozens of officers were still using the barricades for personal enrichment.
