That is just bored government officials having some fun. How do fire extingishers, some mabati, first aid kits prevent police from taking bribes from matatu people who are the killers on the road? vehicles rarely catch fire in accidents, and most people die speeding or simply paying little attention to what they are doing.
PRIVATE VEHICLES NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRST AID KITS AND TOWING ROPES
It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV’s are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 3814.