Also known as: NTSA
NTSA — regulatory authority conducting road safety operations, arrests, and vehicle inspections; calling for national disaster status amid rising fatalities.
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… President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to fast-track the regulations. …
Economic pressures force Nairobi households to slash expenses - surveyThe Standard
… respondents saying they knew about the fare regulation plan before the survey while 73 per cent said they had no idea it existed.The debate follows a May 22 directive by President William Ruto, who ordered the Ministry of Transport and the National Transport and Safety Authority …
Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares riseCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested several pedestrians at Taj Mall in Transami for allegedly ignoring designated crossing facilities, as authorities intensify a crackdown on unsafe highway crossings in Nairobi. …
NTSA arrests pedestrians at Taj Mall as Nairobi crackdown on highway crossings intensifiesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – Pedestrian fatalities declined by nearly 18 per cent in July 2026 amid intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting road users who flout traffic regulations, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). …
146 pedestrians killed in July as fatalities drop by nearly 18pcThe Standard
… The National Transport and Safety Authority has worked for years through education, regulation, data, vehicle inspections, and enforcement. …
Why Kenya should design every road around human lifeCitizen Digital
NTSA faces contempt charge for defying court order suspending automated fines system By Dzuya Walter August 12, 2026 04:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a crowd gathered outside the NTSA off …
NTSA faces contempt charge for defying court order suspending automated fines systemCitizen Digital
NTSA ordered to maintain validity of physical logbooks after petition on e-logbooks rollout By Dzuya Walter August 12, 2026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of NTSA motor vehicles. …
NTSA ordered to maintain validity of physical logbooks after petition on e-logbooks rolloutCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 — The High Court has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to continue recognising existing physical motor vehicle logbooks as valid documents pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the implementation of the el …
High Court Orders NTSA to Keep Recognising Physical Logbooks Amid e-Logbook CaseThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi has barred the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from phasing out physical vehicle logbooks. …
Court halts physical logbooks phase-outThe Standard
… In a Notice of Motion filed at the High Court by the Road Safety Association of Kenya through its chairman, David Kiarie is seeking to have the NTSA aand its director declared in contempt of court for allegedly continuing to implement the automated fines system. …
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rolloutThe Transport Licensing Appeals Board has summoned the NTSA Director-General to explain why the authority has not reopened Embakasi Shuttle Services Limited's portal despite tribunal orders issued on October 16, 2026, lifting the suspension. The company's lawyer told the tribunal that Embakasi Shuttle continued to suffer as the portal remained closed and operations could not resume.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has summoned the NTSA Director-General to explain why the authority has not reopened Embakasi Shuttle Services Limited's portal despite tribunal orders issued on October 16, 2026, lifting the suspension. The company's lawyer told the tribunal that Embakasi Shuttle continued to suffer as the portal remained closed and operations could not resume.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has secured court orders freezing a parcel of land and six motor vehicles linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga as it pursues recovery of KSh111.5 million allegedly acquired through irregular county government transactions. Investigations established that Nyaga traded with the county government through companies in which he had interests, creating a conflict of interest.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested 21 drivers in a joint night compliance operation along the Kakamega-Mumias Road, citing violations including driving under the influence, operating without valid licences, and vehicles with expired inspection certificates, cracked windscreens, and worn-out tyres.
4 November 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declined to lift a freeze on six vehicles and land belonging to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga, which are linked to a Sh111.5 million corruption case. The assets remain preserved pending determination of a recovery suit by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, though the court allowed restricted use under strict supervision including GPS tracking and bi-monthly verification.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir attributed delays in construction of the Rironi–Mau Summit road to bitumen shortages caused by geopolitical issues and supply chain disruptions over the past two months. The government is working to accelerate construction, with sections between Rironi and Naivasha expected to open before the festive season.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested 12 drivers and impounded their vehicles during a night-time road safety operation in Meru County, with eight found driving under the influence of alcohol and recorded breathalyser levels significantly exceeding the legal limit of 0.35mg/l. The operation is part of NTSA's Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign ahead of the festive season.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
A saloon car crashed into pedestrians and caught fire at Kenol Stage on Ngong Road in Nairobi on Thursday morning, killing one woman on the spot and injuring two others who were rushed to hospital. The circumstances surrounding the fire and whether anyone was trapped inside were not immediately clear.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority detained thirteen vehicles during a night-time operation on the Southern Bypass, citing violations including drunk driving, expired insurance, expired inspection stickers, broken headlights, cracked windscreens, and expired driving licences.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority impounded thirteen vehicles along Nairobi's Southern Bypass during a Wednesday night safety operation that found drink-driving, expired licences, vehicle defects, and invalid insurance. The multi-agency checks were part of the Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign to curb risky road behaviour and prevent crashes.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya's road deaths rise — 5,009 in 2025 and 3,995 by early October 2026 — the Federation of the Public Transport Sector chairman argues that driver training must go beyond vehicle operation to include passenger safety responsibility and medical assessments.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's road fatalities are surging, with NTSA recording 3,995 deaths between January 1 and October 4, 2026—about 14 deaths daily—after two fatal crashes on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway killed 41 people within three weeks. The editorial argues that declaring road crashes a national emergency is insufficient without enforcement of established traffic rules and addressing documented causes including speeding, reckless overtaking, and drunk driving.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched a probe into a viral video showing a Mercedes-Benz C-Class engaging in high-speed racing and dangerous overtaking on a Nairobi dual carriageway, urging the public to share vehicle registration details of those involved and warning they will face action.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Transport operator Nicco Movers has secured interim court orders to resume lawful operations with vehicles verified as roadworthy while its legal dispute over the suspension of its PSV operator's licence continues. Justice Janet Mulwa certified the application as urgent, with parties to return to court on November 10, 2026, for further directions.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court dismissed Nicco Movers Sacco's application to challenge the suspension of its PSV operator's licence, which followed two fatal accidents and safety concerns involving its 159-vehicle fleet. Justice Janet Mulwa found that the company had failed to demonstrate substantial loss that would warrant overturning a Transport Licensing Appeals Board decision suspending the licence.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on road safety authorities to strengthen efforts to prevent tragedies following a fatal crash at Kanga, near Mtito Andei, that claimed 22 lives when a public service vehicle and a commercial vehicle collided head-on on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The NTSA indicated improper overtaking may have contributed to the accident.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority says preliminary reports suggest improper overtaking contributed to a head-on collision between a PSV and commercial vehicle at Kanga near Mtito Andei on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. NTSA's investigation team is working with police to establish the full circumstances.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has called for road crashes to be declared a national disaster following a head-on collision at Mtito Andei that killed 23 people and injured 25 others. The authority cited approximately 20,000 crashes claiming more than 5,000 lives annually, and said declaring a national disaster would enable coordinated government action and adequate funding for road safety interventions.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Following a head-on collision in Mtito Andei that killed 24 people, the National Transport and Safety Authority is calling for road safety to be declared a national disaster to mobilise government action and secure funding for enforcement of road safety measures.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority is calling for road crashes to be declared a national disaster, citing 5,009 deaths in 2025 and an estimated 20,000 annual crashes. The proposal aims to mobilise urgent government action, secure funding, and strengthen coordination among road safety agencies.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service will deploy more officers nationwide and conduct inspections of school transport vehicles as students travel home for end-of-year holidays, targeting speeding, unroadworthy vehicles, overloading, and seat belt violations to reduce accident risks.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives recovered a grey Land Rover Discovery reported stolen in the United Kingdom during Operation Carback II, a week-long nationwide crackdown that checked more than 260,000 vehicles against INTERPOL's database to disrupt organised motor vehicle crime networks.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan detectives recovered a grey Land Rover Discovery that had been stolen in the United Kingdom during Operation Carback II, a week-long nationwide crackdown on motor vehicle theft syndicates. The vehicle was impounded from a Nairobi motor vehicle yard after INTERPOL database checks confirmed its theft status, and the operation involved multi-agency cooperation including international coordination.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has called on motorists whose Smart Driving Licences are ready to collect them from the centres where their biometrics were captured, and urged applicants to avoid dealing with brokers and access services directly.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has given motorists two months to collect their physical logbooks from NTSA offices, warning that unclaimed documents will be disposed. The deadline follows NTSA's shift to a digital e-logbook system in June 2026, and motorists will need the physical logbook to access services requiring a logbook copy.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two suspects, Mohamed Amin (26) and Ahmed Abdulahi Hajji (22), were arrested in Moyale following an intelligence-led operation after detectives found a white Toyota Prado with a chassis number that did not match its registration details. A search of the vehicle also recovered an empty pistol magazine, a pistol holster, and rolls of bhang.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority commissioned the 'Safe Roads, Bright Futures' infrastructure project at a Nairobi school to curb road accidents involving children. The authority reported that road crash deaths rose 6 per cent to 5,009 in 2025, with pedestrians accounting for 1,890 deaths and Nairobi recording the highest number of fatalities at 560.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has identified over 270 black spots and cited poor road infrastructure, driver behaviour, and vehicle condition as factors contributing to rising road crashes, with Kenya's road death toll approaching 4,000 this year.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Archdiocese of Mombasa held special prayers for 17 pilgrims from St Mathias Mulumba Parish who were killed in a road accident early Saturday on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The pilgrims were traveling to the National Shrine in Subukia, Nakuru County, for the annual Catholic National Prayer Day when a truck attempting to overtake collided head-on with their minibus.
4 October 2026 · Capital News →
Postmortem examinations on 17 people who died in a road accident at Mlima Kiu on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway are expected to be conducted on Sunday at Sultan Hamud Hospital in Makueni County. The victims were Catholic pilgrims travelling to the National Shrine in Subukia for National Prayer Day when the accident occurred.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →