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Traffic Act

2026-05-282026-09-22

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    In her ruling, Justice Nyaundi noted that the electronic motor vehicle register has a statutory foundation under the Traffic Act and has existed since 2014, adding that its constitutionality was not being challenged.

    NTSA ordered to maintain validity of physical logbooks after petition on e-logbooks rollout
  3. Capital News

    In her ruling, Justice Nyaundi noted that the electronic motor vehicle register has a statutory basis under the Traffic Act and has existed since 2014.

    High Court Orders NTSA to Keep Recognising Physical Logbooks Amid e-Logbook Case
  4. Capital News

    Under the Traffic Act, pedestrians who disregard designated crossing facilities may face fines ranging from Sh500 to Sh5,000 or prosecution for obstructing the free movement of traffic.

    NTSA arrests pedestrians in fresh footbridge crackdown as jaywalking enforcement intensifies
  5. The Standard

    early 38 per cent of all road traffic deaths in Kenya, making them the largest group of road users killed in crashes. “Crossing in undesignated areas not only endangers their lives but also puts other road users at risk and disrupts traffic flow,” noted NTSA.Under the Traffic Act

    NTSA steps up footbridge crackdown, arrests 50 pedestrians
  6. Capital News

    Under the Traffic Act, pedestrians who ignore designated crossing facilities can be fined between Sh500 and Sh5,000 or face prosecution for obstructing the free movement of traffic.

    Pedestrians Nabbed in Fresh NTSA Operation Over Footbridge Violations
  7. July 2026
  8. Capital News

    Under the Traffic Act (Cap. 403), pedestrians are required to use designated footbridges, subways and marked pedestrian crossings where they are available.

    NTSA Arrests 35 Pedestrians in Buruburu Footbridge Crackdown
  9. Capital News

    The accused face charges of crossing a road at an undesignated point and willfully obstructing the free flow of traffic under Section 90(2)(c) of the Traffic Act (Cap 403).

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

    KeRRA has said that the installed Ngong-Suswa-Ewaso- Kedong virtual weighbridge will be used to detect overloaded vehicles and enforce axle load limit compliance as per the Traffic Act.

    KeRRA: Why the new Ngong-Suswa road is in a deplorable state
  11. June 2026
  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. Capital News

    However, the Authority clarified that parties seeking complete motor vehicle records will still be required to apply for a records search in accordance with Section 5 of the Traffic Act (Cap 403).

    NTSA announces portal downtime in transition to QR-verified eLogbook system
Politics

High Court orders NTSA to maintain physical logbook validity

The News

Kenya's High Court has issued a conservatory order requiring the National Transport and Safety Authority to continue recognising physical motor vehicle logbooks pending the hearing of a petition challenging the rollout of electronic motor vehicle registration certificates (e-Logbook). Petitioners raised concerns about lack of public participation, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital exclusion.

12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. High Court orders NTSA to maintain physical logbook validity

    Kenya's High Court has issued a conservatory order requiring the National Transport and Safety Authority to continue recognising physical motor vehicle logbooks pending the hearing of a petition challenging the rollout of electronic motor vehicle registration certificates (e-Logbook). Petitioners raised concerns about lack of public participation, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital exclusion.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court orders NTSA to keep recognising physical logbooks

    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 of a petition challenging the implementation of the electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (e-Logbook).

    12 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 10 August

  1. NTSA arrests pedestrians for jaywalking on Eastern Bypass

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has intensified enforcement against pedestrians crossing major highways at undesignated points, with several arrested at GSU Training School on the Eastern Bypass for failing to use a nearby footbridge. More than 50 pedestrians were arrested in a similar operation at Allsops footbridge along Thika Road the previous week.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NTSA arrests 50 pedestrians for bypassing footbridges on Thika Road

    The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested at least 50 pedestrians on Thika Road for failing to use footbridges and crossing at undesignated points during a crackdown operation. The arrests are part of a citywide enforcement campaign targeting high-risk areas where pedestrians frequently ignore designated crossing points, citing road safety data showing pedestrians account for nearly 38 per cent of all road traffic deaths in Kenya.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. NTSA arrests pedestrians for jaywalking at Nairobi crossing

    The National Transport and Safety Authority and National Police Service arrested several pedestrians during an operation at the Pipeline Transami crossing in Nairobi for crossing the highway at undesignated points despite a pedestrian footbridge being available. The enforcement is part of NTSA's ongoing campaign to improve road discipline and reduce pedestrian deaths.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 July

  1. NTSA arrests 35 pedestrians for not using Buruburu footbridge

    The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) arrested 35 pedestrians at Buruburu Interchange for failing to use a designated footbridge while crossing roads, which the Authority says obstructs traffic flow and endangers lives. The enforcement operation is part of a broader crackdown on unsafe pedestrian behaviour across Nairobi conducted jointly by NTSA, the National Police Service, and Nairobi City County.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 21 July

  1. 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

Thursday 9 July

  1. KeRRA blames overloading for deterioration of Ngong-Suswa road

    Kenya Rural Roads Authority says the Ngong-Suswa road, designed for 10-tonne axle loads, has deteriorated because traffic has carried up to 50 tonnes, and plans phased maintenance and enforcement via a virtual weighbridge to address the issue.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. 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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NTSA announces portal downtime for eLogbook system transition

    The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced intermittent portal downtime from 4pm Tuesday until 8am Wednesday to transition to a new electronic logbook (eLogbook) system, which will include QR code verification and enhance management of vehicle ownership records. The temporary disruption will affect vehicle registration, ownership transfers, licence services and other online transactions.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. NTSA launches new traffic offences and penalties framework

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority rolled out a minor traffic offences enforcement framework on June 1, 2026, allowing motorists to settle penalties via Police Notification of Traffic Offence without court appearance. The framework, developed with the National Police Service and other agencies, aims to enhance compliance, transparency and efficiency in enforcement.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Judge orders NTSA to maintain audit trail of instant fines

    A High Court judge has issued a conservatory order requiring the NTSA to keep detailed records of all payments made under the instant penalty system for traffic offences, which launched on June 1, 2026. The ruling does not halt enforcement but sets up a legal challenge ahead of a scheduled hearing on the matter.

    4 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 28 May

  1. NTSA to notify motorists of traffic fines via SMS and email

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will roll out a modernised enforcement framework for minor traffic offences from June 1, 2026, allowing motorists to receive Police Notifications of Traffic Offence via SMS and email, in some cases avoiding court appearance.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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