Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has raised concerns over increasing cases of accidents in the area.
The MP urged traffic officials to enforce the rules strictly.
Addressing residents at Makongeni in Thika on Monday, the MP said that accidents will be curbed if traffic laws are enforced.
She stated that cases of accidents being reported in the area were giving the constituency a bad name hence the need to address the issue.
The MP said that rogue motorists and road users should be dealt with according to the law.
“The issue of accidents being reported within Thika is getting out of hand and relevant agencies should act quickly and address the matter,” she said.
The lawmaker said that road safety measures should be enforced and implemented strictly.
Kiambu Governor William Kabogo also raised concerns over rising cases of accidents.
Speaking on Saturday in Gatanga during the burial of Onesmus Kimani Ndungu’u, the Vice chairperson of the Ngyoyoyo 237 who was killed in a road accident in Thika two weeks ago, Kabogo put on notice the Kenya Mpya fleet of buses which have been blamed for increasing accidents in the area.
Kabogo warned that they risk being barred from operating in Thika if they fail to conform to the law.
Thika in the recent past has seen an upsurge in accidents with residents urging the government to construct a foot bridge along the Thika-Garissa highway and other roads.
Meanwhile, Ng’ang’a has urged the Kiambu government to move with speed and oversee road renovations in the area.
The MP said that some road projects in the constituency have taken long to be completed.
She indicated that the roads have inconvenienced businessmen and residents.
“Road renovations and repairs should be expedited so that business people and residents can have a smooth time when operating their business,” she said.
The MP said that it was the responsibility of the county government to ensure that all roads are repaired and maintained.