The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has condemned the vandalism on main roads across the country.
The authority on Tuesday said that people are destroying street lights, guard rails and road signs meant to help road users.
Kura said that in Nairobi alone, 30 street poles that cost Sh5 million have been destroyed and stolen.
“We wish to condemn this unscrupulous and barbaric behaviour which not only endangers the lives of road users but also renders the maintenance of roads expensive,” read a statement signed by Kura Communications Director John Cheboi.
The authority noted that it is becoming a pain point to tame vandalism.
“Vandalism of road furniture has become a major nightmare in the country and efforts must be made to ensure the gains made as a country are not watered down by selfish individuals who have no regards for public safety,” added the statement.
The authority is now calling on Kenyans the public to help nab the vandals.
In Nairobi, major roads affected by vandalism include Thika Super Highway, Outer Ring Road, Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road.