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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

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.

    Traffic officers will not enforce mandatory inspection on private cars - NTSA
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. May 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. April 2026
  13. 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

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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