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Nashon Kondiwa

Also known as: Director General Nashon Kondiwa · NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa · Eng. Nashon Kondiwa

NTSA Director General overseeing enforcement of transport safety regulations, vehicle inspections, and road safety operations across Kenya.

2026-04-272026-06-29

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa has said the annual inspection requirement is already anchored in law but acknowledged that the 12-month interval may not be sufficient for vehicles that spend most of their time on the road.

    Matiang'i calls for suspension of NTSA's vehicle inspection plan, terms it flawed
  3. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV's Monday Report on June 15, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the annual inspection requirement is already anchored in law but acknowledged that the 12-month interval may not be sufficient for vehicles that spend most of their ti

    Another tax? Gov't to collect billions as NTSA's annual vehicle inspections begin on July 1
  4. The Standard

    d unreliable public transport services. “The proliferation of illegal operators who undercut regulated players by creating significant road safety risks, enabling insecurity, and engaging in unfair competition against licensed operators,” said NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa

    NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
  5. Citizen Digital

    NTSA boss Kondiwa: Forget graffiti, the real matatu problem is who's funding the sector By Tonny Ndungu June 16, 2026 09:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize National Transport and Safety Au

    NTSA boss Kondiwa: Forget graffiti, the real matatu problem is who's funding the sector
  6. The Standard

    undergoing treatment. “In its findings, the Authority observed that the sacco’s officials and management have lost control of the operation of their fleet, lack adequate safety protocols and have not demonstrated any efforts to address major safety concerns,” said Nashon Kondiwa

    NTSA revokes Nicco Sacco's license over the death of a student
  7. The Standard

    s. “The primary objectives of this framework are to enhance road safety for all users, increase compliance with traffic laws, reduce congestion in traffic courts, and promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in traffic enforcement,” NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa

    Queries over instant traffic fines rollout as motorists await notifications
  8. May 2026
  9. Capital News

    Nashon Kondiwa said the new eLogbook system, set for official launch on June 10, will revolutionize service delivery by allowing motorists to access logbooks digitally through the eCitizen platform.

    NTSA Launches Electronic Logbook System to Eliminate Cartels and Delays
  10. The Standard

    NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa in a statement on Thursday, May 7, announced the eLogbook saying the shift targets cartels that have thrived within manual processes.

    NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June
  11. April 2026
  12. Capital News

    In a statement issued by Director General Nashon Kondiwa, the authority said Operation Watoto Wafike Salama will be intensified across the country to ensure children travel safely back to school.

    NTSA launches ‘watoto wafike salama’ as schools reopen
  13. The Standard

    In a statement, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the authority will intensify Operation 'Watoto Wafike Salama' to ensure learners travel safely back to school.

    NTSA launches crackdown as schools reopen
Politics

Matiang'i opposes NTSA vehicle inspection plan as economically insensitive

The News

Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has joined leaders opposing the government's plan to introduce mandatory annual inspections for private vehicles older than four years starting July, at a cost of KSh2,000 per vehicle. He argues the policy lacks evidence, transparency, and sensitivity to citizens' economic hardship amid rising fuel prices, insurance premiums, and taxes.

22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Matiang'i opposes NTSA vehicle inspection plan as economically insensitive

    Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has joined leaders opposing the government's plan to introduce mandatory annual inspections for private vehicles older than four years starting July, at a cost of KSh2,000 per vehicle. He argues the policy lacks evidence, transparency, and sensitivity to citizens' economic hardship amid rising fuel prices, insurance premiums, and taxes.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. NTSA introduces annual vehicle inspections starting July 1

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will require mandatory annual inspections for vehicles older than four years under new Traffic Rules, with inspection and booking fees of Ksh.1,000 each. With more than six million registered vehicles in Kenya, the government could potentially collect at least Ksh.12 billion annually, though actual amounts may be lower.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. NTSA suspends new matatu SACCO licenses for two years

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has suspended issuance of new matatu SACCOs for two years effective June 19, 2026, and frozen addition of new routes for one year, citing persistent non-compliance and road safety concerns in the sector.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. NTSA chief says matatu funding model matters more than graffiti

    NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa has dismissed focus on matatu graffiti as a distraction from deeper structural problems in Kenya's public transport sector, arguing that graffiti is a symptom of the industry's financial and operational model rather than a priority issue for the authority.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. NTSA revokes Nicco Sacco license after student death

    The National Transport and Safety Authority revoked the public transport operator license of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following the death of a medical student six days ago. Eugene Mutuku, 19, a final year student at Kenya Medical Training College Yatta Campus, was pushed from a matatu by a conductor during a fare dispute on Thika Road and was run over by the vehicle.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. NTSA instant traffic fines system yet operational despite June 1 launch

    The National Transport and Safety Authority's new system for issuing instant fines for minor traffic offences has not fully taken effect, with motorists who committed violations captured by surveillance cameras yet to receive notifications, raising questions about the framework's effectiveness days after launch.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. NTSA launches electronic logbook system to replace physical documents

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will replace physical motor vehicle logbooks with an electronic system accessible through the eCitizen platform, launching officially on June 10. The eLogbook aims to reduce fraud, eliminate cartels and bureaucratic delays, and provide instant digital access to vehicle owners.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. NTSA launches electronic logbook system to replace physical documents

    The National Transport and Safety Authority will introduce an electronic logbook system from June 10, allowing vehicle owners to access logbooks through eCitizen accounts with instant updates on ownership transfers and QR code verification to reduce fraud.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. NTSA intensifies road safety checks as schools reopen

    Following a fatal crash on the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road, the National Transport and Safety Authority has launched Operation Watoto Wafike Salama to ensure children travel safely back to school. A multi-agency team will conduct strict road safety compliance checks across the country as thousands of learners return this week.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. NTSA intensifies road safety checks as schools reopen for term two

    Following a fatal accident on the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road that killed eight people, the National Transport and Safety Authority has announced a nationwide crackdown through Operation 'Watoto Wafike Salama' to ensure learner safety as schools reopen. A multi-agency team will heighten road safety compliance checks across the country as thousands of learners travel during the 14-week second term.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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