Police officers using an alco blow in the past. Photo/nation.co.ke
The National Transport and Safety Authority has acquired 50 new breathalyzers in an effort to tame drunk driving.
The equipment were acquired with help of the World Bank.
This will be in addition to the ones the transport regulator already has.
"We intend to use them from tomorrow during our random drink driving operation in towns and major highways," Francis Meja, NTSA director general, said.
In a statement on Thursday, he reminded Kenyans to opt for use of taxis instead of risking their lives by driving while under influence.
"These operations are about the enhancement of safe driving including the safety of the drunk driver themselves."
He said the gadgets will enhance the agency's efforts significantly.