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"content": "July, the Cabinet approved the accession by Kenya to the International Convention on Road Traffic. To better manage traffic information, the Grand Coalition Government is in the process of implementing second generation driving licences. The information system being deployed will track a driverâs history at a click of a button and will permit cumulative loading of a driverâs traffic offences. In addition, a national information system will be developed to enable traffic authorities to exercise effective road user control. The Government, working together with the International Red Crescent Society is involved in capacity enhancement of 23 provincial and district hospitals for trauma care. In addition, the Government plans to supply 70 complete ambulance units across the country for emergency purposes. The road sub-sector strategy of 2006 defines standards for engineering design, construction, and maintenance of roads for purposes of road safety. The ongoing police reforms will help to improve the capacity of the force to deal more effectively with traffic offences. In order to enhance public awareness and to promote additional change for road safety, I have directed the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Education to move with speed in developing appropriate curriculum for formal and informal education of drivers. I have also directed the Ministry of Roads to ensure that appropriate road side amenities are incorporated in the design and construction of road works. I have further directed the Kenya Bureau of Standards to establish a national vehicle standard for tankers and public service vehicles before the end of this year. Finally, I have directed the Ministry of Transport to immediately undertake serious reforms at the Department of Motor Vehicle Inspection Services and to mount a series of targeted countrywide road safety campaigns that will culminate in the national stakeholderâs conference on road safety. Let me end by appealing to the private sector and members of the public to supplement the Grand Coalition Government efforts in promoting road safety. Thank you."
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