Kenya Railways warns against vandalism, citing risk to passenger safety
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
The caution came in the wake of an arrest in the Maungu area of Taita-Taveta County on December 21, 2024. A man was apprehended with railway materials allegedly obtained by damaging parts of the railway line.
The Kenya Railways Corporation has warned Kenyans against the dangers of vandalising railway infrastructure, stating that such acts not only disrupt transport services but also endanger passengers' lives.
The caution came in the wake of an arrest in the Maungu area of Taita-Taveta County on December 21, 2024.
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A man was apprehended with railway materials allegedly obtained by damaging parts of the railway line.
Images released by Kenya Railways on Tuesday showed metal bars suspected to have been removed from the railway tracks.
"We wish to notify the public that vandalism of railway property is a crime punishable by law. The safety of our passengers is of paramount importance to us," read part of the notice by Kenya Railways.
The Corporation noted that the suspect could face life imprisonment under laws that penalise anyone who intentionally endangers the safety of railway users.
The law classifies such offences as felonies, with severe penalties for those found guilty.
Kenya Railways further urged citizens to report any cases of vandalism to the authorities or directly to the Corporation, stressing that public cooperation is critical in protecting vital infrastructure.
Earlier in March, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki pointed out the gravity of vandalising railway infrastructure, labelling such actions as acts of terrorism.
Speaking in Makueni County, Kindiki warned that anyone caught tampering with protected facilities, including railways or water reservoirs, would face charges under the Protected Areas Act.
"Those citizens who are storming the railways and destroying railway infrastructure, I want you to know that act is terrorism. Those who are engaged in that activity are enemies of Kenya, just like terrorists," he declared.
"Any person found within the vicinity of a protected facility, including railway lines, or critical water reservoirs, will be dealt with under the Protected Areas Act. It is the most serious and punitive law; it is the law that guards the State House," Kindiki added.
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