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Program Name: Driver Competency Re-Evaluation Program (D-CREP)
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Proposing Body: Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK)
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Target Group: All holders of driving licenses acquired within the last 6 years.
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Proposed Action: Mandatory suspension pending a re-test.
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Re-test Components: Updated Theory Test on new traffic laws, Practical Driving Assessment, Defensive Driving Seminar.
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Key Objectives: Reduce road accidents by 50%, weed out fraudulently acquired licenses, and promote a culture of continuous driver education.
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Governing Body Liaison: Working in consultation with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
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Outcome: License reinstatement upon successful completion, or revocation for consistent failure.
Long Description:
A New Dawn for Road Safety in Kenya: It’s Time for a Re-Evaluation
Kenya is facing a silent epidemic on its roads. In response to the alarming spike in accidents, the Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK) has put forward a bold proposal: the Driver Competency Re-Evaluation Program (D-CREP). This initiative calls for the temporary suspension of all driving licenses issued in the last six years, pending a mandatory and rigorous re-test.
Why this drastic step? Investigations suggest that a significant number of licenses issued during this period may have been acquired through shortcuts or corruption, putting unqualified drivers behind the wheel. The D-CREP is not designed to punish, but to protect. It aims to ensure that every driver on our roads—from Thika Road to Mombasa Highway—possesses the genuine skill, knowledge, and attitude required for safe driving.
This program will involve a modernized theory test, a thorough practical assessment, and a compulsory defensive driving seminar. It’s a crucial step towards restoring integrity to our licensing system and safeguarding Kenyan families. Join the conversation and support a future where every journey in Kenya is a safe one.
