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Nashon Kondiwa

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

Director General of Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority, managing vehicle inspections, traffic enforcement, and public transport regulation.

2026-04-272026-08-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa acknowledged that Kenya is facing a road safety crisis, citing inadequate funding as one of the challenges facing the Authority.

    MPs urged to use part of NG-CDF funds to boost road safety
  3. Citizen Digital

    Nashon Kondiwa after a meeting. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Members of Parliament have been urged to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to support road safety campaigns and help reduce road fatalities, particularly those involving

    MPs urged to use NG-CDF funds to provide helmets, boost road safety
  4. The Standard

    This figure, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned, is likely to increase to 11 per cent if drastic measures are not taken to reduce road accidents across the country.NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa told a parliamentary committee at the authority's he

    Road carnage costs Kenya Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    Nashon Kondiwa made the commitment on Monday during the 2026 High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Improving Global Road Safety at the UN Headquarters in New York.

    NTSA outlines tougher road safety drive at UN amid rising pedestrian deaths
  7. Capital News

    According to NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa, pedestrians accounted for 836 of the 2,150 road deaths recorded in the first half of 2026, making them the single largest category of road traffic fatalities.

    22 pedestrians arraigned in Nairobi over illegal Thika Road crossings
  8. Citizen Digital

    NTSA Director-General Nashon Kondiwa framed the policy as both a safety and, strangely, as a "national security" measure, arguing it would tighten the integrity of Kenya's vehicle registry.

    The capacity problem, road safety question and how NTSA is morphing into a revenue collector
  9. Citizen Digital

    "The mandatory requirement is what we will postpone until we have enough inspection centres,” said NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa.

    Inside NTSA’s vehicle inspection process as annual checks spark public debate
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    NTSA boss Kondiwa explains why instant traffic fines aren't paid through eCitizen By Citizen Reporter June 30, 2026 11:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa speaks during a

    NTSA boss Kondiwa explains why instant traffic fines aren't paid through eCitizen
  12. Citizen Digital

    Photo: NTSA/X Audio By Vocalize The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General, Nashon Kondiwa, now says that the mandatory motor vehicle inspection plan was first initiated in 2016, culminating in amendments to the Traffic Act that came into effect on June 1

    NTSA boss says mandatory car inspection a matter of national security, safety
  13. The Standard

    Speaking on Tuesday, June 30, during an interview on NTV, Director General Nashon Kondiwa said inspection covers a vehicle's roadworthiness, including its registration, plate and chassis number, weight and colour."Because again, we have also the issue of stolen vehicles in this c

    NTSA explains how suspended vehicle inspection rules would work

Tuesday 11 August

  1. MPs urged to fund road safety gear via NG-CDF

    Kenya's Parliamentary Committee on Transport has urged MPs to use part of their National Government Constituencies Development Fund towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda riders and passengers, to address persistent motorcycle-related fatalities on Kenyan roads.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. MPs urged to use NG-CDF funds for road safety helmets

    The Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson George Kariuki has urged Members of Parliament to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund to support road safety campaigns and provide helmets for boda boda riders and pillion passengers, amid continued fatalities from boda boda-related accidents.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Road accidents cost Kenya Sh1.5 trillion GDP annually

    Road carnage costs Kenya an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually—eight per cent of income—and could rise to 11 per cent without urgent interventions, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority. The NTSA cited inadequate funding, weak traffic law enforcement, and poor road-user behaviour as key factors, noting that vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for 46 per cent of fatalities.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NTSA pledges tougher road safety measures at UN meeting

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has backed a United Nations roadmap to reduce global road deaths and committed to tougher domestic traffic enforcement, as the country continues to record between 4,000 and 5,000 road deaths and more than 20,000 injuries annually, with pedestrians and motorcyclists accounting for the majority of fatalities.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. 22 pedestrians arraigned for illegal Thika Road crossings

    Twenty-two pedestrians have been arrested and arraigned in court for illegally crossing the Thika Superhighway at Allsops instead of using a footbridge, in a joint enforcement operation by the NTSA, National Police Service, and Nairobi City County. The accused face charges of crossing at an undesignated point and obstructing traffic flow; pedestrians who ignore designated crossings are liable to fines starting from Sh500 under the Traffic Act.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 12 July

  1. NTSA shifting focus from safety to revenue collection concerns

    Citizen Digital's Vincent Obadha argues that the National Transport and Safety Authority, created in 2012 to consolidate road safety functions, has increasingly prioritized designing new fee structures and compliance regimes with revenue projections over demonstrating genuine safety benefits.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. NTSA vehicle inspection process sparks debate over safety versus revenue

    The National Transport and Safety Authority's mandatory annual vehicle inspections for all motor vehicles and motorcycles have triggered public debate, with the government citing road safety benefits while Kenyans question whether the measure is primarily a revenue-raising effort or a corruption opportunity.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. NTSA defends KCB-only payment method for instant traffic fines

    NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the authority requires motorists to pay instant traffic fines physically at KCB branches or agents rather than through eCitizen to protect Kenyans from fraud, as digital payment channels like M-Pesa could be exploited by scammers.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NTSA mandatory car inspection driven by security and safety concerns

    The National Transport and Safety Authority Director General says the mandatory motor vehicle inspection plan, initiated in 2016 and effective from June 2022, is needed to address national security, ensure roadworthy vehicles, and maintain vehicle records for national planning. He clarified that the four-year inspection threshold is calculated from a vehicle's date of manufacture rather than importation.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. NTSA outlines suspended vehicle inspection requirements for roadworthiness

    The National Transport and Safety Authority suspended enforcement of mandatory vehicle inspections on private cars after motorist complaints. Director General Nashon Kondiwa outlined what the regime would have covered: roadworthiness checks including registration and mechanical components like brakes and headlights, plus additional requirements for commercial vehicles such as reflective lights.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. NTSA clarifies mandatory car inspections will not be enforced

    The National Transport and Safety Authority announced that private vehicles older than four years will be subjected to mandatory annual inspections from July 1 at Ksh.2,000 per vehicle, but clarified that traffic officers will not enforce this requirement during routine checks.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  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.

    28 June 2026 · 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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