Maasai herders can legally stop cars in Nairobi – Sakaja

He noted that the Traffic Act permits them to do so

by SHARON MWENDE

News17 April 2024 - 11:59

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Sakaja said there is a need to amend the law, quickly pointing out he is not sure if the particular section needs to change considering the heritage of the city.
Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyrobi', which translates to "cool water".

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja addressing the county Assembly members on the state of the Nairobi county at the City County Assembly Nairobi on April 4, 2024.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has maintained that Maasai herders can legally stop cars in Nairobi.

He noted that the Traffic Act permits them to do so, being part of three parties.

Speaking during the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-28 on Wednesday, he said there is a need to look into the Act, as it still has some "relics" of the history of the city.

Section 52(a), he said, is among such relics.

"The driver of a vehicle shall at all times obey any directions given, whether verbally or by signal, by a police officer in uniform, in the execution of his duty," Section 52 (a) of the Traffic Act states.

The Act was passed in 1953.

Sakaja said there is a need to amend the law, quickly pointing out he is not sure if the particular section needs to change considering the heritage of the city.

Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyrobi', which translates to "cool water".