Yep, on second gameplay I rarely encounter Kaga, I think is now better while Kaga is not forced to meet.
On my travel I come on empty encounter. I guess should be bandits there, but is empty.
Savegame:
https://www.mediafire.com/?jmvbj6m4odb2mmo
[Win7, RP 2.3.2, no mods, Fallout 2 CD UK no patched]