Modern forms of transport in Kenya
Transport is the movement of people or goods from one place to another.
There are various forms of transport used in Kenya. These are: road, railways, water, air and pipeline.
Road transport is the oldest and most common form of transport.
People and goods are transported using cars, bicycles, buses, matatus, motorbikes, lorries and trailers.
Water transport involves the movement of goods and people over water. It is the most suitable form of transportation for bulky goods. However, it is slow.
Railway transport involves the movement of people and goods on a
railway line.
Air transport involves the movement of people and goods using
aircraft. It is the fastest and most expensive form of transport.
Pipeline transport is mainly used to transport water, oil and gases.
Causes of road accidents in Kenya
Ignorance of traffic rules and road signs
Driving beyond the speed limit
Driving vehicles that are not in good condition
Overloading of goods and passengers
Driving under the influence of alcohol or harmful drugs
Poor state of roads
Ways of reducing road accidents in Kenya
Educating drivers and other road users on the proper use of roads
Constructing footbridges, tunnels and pedestrian paths
Enforcing traffic rules to stop driving beyond the speed limit. Using
speed governors on public service vehicles to control their speed.
Constructing speed bumps on roads
Placing correct road signs at the right places along the roads
Punishing and penalising drivers who do not obey traffic rules
Inspecting vehicles regularly to ensure that they are roadworthy.
Not using mobile phones when driving.
Road signs and their meanings (pic pg. 120)
Ways of observing road safety in Kenya
Observe road signs on your way.
At pedestrian crossing, look left, right and again then cross when the road is clear.
Fasten your seat belts when in a moving vehicle.
Do not play near the roads
Always use sidewalks.
Communication in Kenya Modern means of communication.
Communication is the sending or receiving of information. Examples of
Modern means of communication in Kenya include:
Mobile Phones and Telephones - this is the fastest and most reliable way of sending and receiving messages. It can be used to send both written and spoken messages.
Magazines, newspapers, journals - they are produced either daily, weekly or monthly. They report information about events happening in the country and around the world. They report on politics, business, sports and other happenings.
Radio - this method sends messages to many people at the same time. These messages are aired in English, Kiswahili and local languages.
Television - this is sending messages using visual aids and sending to many at once.
Internet - this involves sending of emails using electronic means among others like video conferencing.
Postal Services - this is the delivery of written messages in the form of letters and parcels from one place to another. This service is offered through post offices.
Courier services - this is sending and receiving of letters and parcels to people living far away . In this service, the parcels are delivered to the owners personally. It is fast and reliable
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