Nakuru Duo Fined Ksh 1 Million for Destroying Road Infrastructure, Risk Jail Time

• Two men from Nakuru were arraigned in court, where they were found guilty of destroying road infrastructure
• Following the verdict, the two, identified as Kevin Barasa Nyongesa and James Juma Wekesa, were fined KSh 1 million or one and a half years behind bars
• The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) explained how the Nakuru duo vandalised the road infrastructure

Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya

Nakuru: Two people have found themselves on the wrong side of the law after being involved in the destruction of road infrastructure.

According to a statement issued by the Kenya National Highway Authorities (KeNHA), the duo were identified as Kevin Barasa Nyongesa and James Juma Wekesa.

A Nakuru Chief Magistrate fined the two KSh 1,000,000 or serve a one-and-a-half-year sentence after they were arraigned.

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KeNHA stated that the two were charged with the offence of Destruction of Infrastructure contrary to Section 24(1) as read with Section 24(2) of the Scrap Metal Act No. 1 of 2015.

This is after they reportedly removed the road speed bump signage along the Nakuru-Kabarak highway.

"The duo pleaded guilty to unlawfully removing a road bump signage along the Nakuru - Kabarak Road near Kabarak University in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County," the KenHA statement read in part.

KeNHA stated that the removal of road signage could pose a danger to motorists using the route when heading to their destinations.

"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) stands with the court verdict and strongly condemns vandalism of road infrastructure as it endangers the safety of road users," they said.

The authority further called on Kenyans to work closely with them in protecting the road infrastructure and report any cases of vandalism to their offices or a nearby police station.

"If you witness any form of vandalism on the highways, kindly contact us on the KeNHA toll-free line at 0800211244," the authority finalised.

Source: TUKO.co.ke