“Kilgoris–Kisii ‘Toll Road’: Motorists Accuse Police of Running Daily Bribery Syndicate in Broad Daylight”
Motorists Expose Alleged Roadblock Extortion Racket Along Kilgoris–Kisii Rout
By News Desk
Motorists plying the Kilgoris–Kisii road have raised serious allegations of systemic extortion by traffic police officers stationed at a roadblock in Kilgoris, Transmara, Narok County.
According to multiple accounts shared with our newsroom, the officers are accused of exploiting the former Narok County Council roadblock to allegedly demand bribes from both public service vehicles (PSVs) and private motorists under threats of prosecution.
Drivers of PSVs claim they are required to pay a daily “fee” of Ksh 200 to avoid harassment and delays, while private motorists reportedly face demands of up to Ksh 5,000, often under what they describe as vague or fabricated traffic violations. Those who resist are allegedly threatened with immediate arraignment in Kilgoris courts, raising concerns about possible collusion within the justice system.
The claims have sparked outrage among road users, with many questioning whether the Kilgoris–Kisii route operates under a different set of rules compared to the rest of the country, where police roadblocks were largely abolished to curb corruption.
“This road feels like another country altogether,” lamented one motorist. “Why should law enforcement officers use a public roadblock as a cash collection point while intimidating innocent drivers?”
The motorists are now calling on the National Police Service and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to urgently investigate the allegations and take decisive action against any officers found culpable.
They have also appealed directly to Douglas Kanja to clarify whether the enforcement practices along this route are sanctioned and to restore public confidence in law enforcement.
This publication calls for immediate, transparent investigations into these claims to safeguard motorists’ rights and uphold the rule of law.
