NTSA to conduct free school bus inspections in new campaign to curb accidents
The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by checking the roadworthiness of school transport vehicles before schools reopen for the new term. The clinics will help identify potential risks and provide guidance to schools and vehicle owners on corrective measures to enhance safety.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to conduct free motor vehicle inspection clinics for school buses and vans as part of its “Operation Watoto Wafike Salama” campaign.
The exercise will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm at all designated NTSA inspection centres nationwide.
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In Kisii County, the inspections will be held a day earlier, on Friday, August 22, to accommodate local schools and transport operators.
The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by checking the roadworthiness of school transport vehicles before schools reopen for the new term. The clinics will help identify potential risks and provide guidance to schools and vehicle owners on corrective measures to enhance safety.
Participating inspection centres include Mombasa, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Nyahururu, Machakos, Voi, Kitale, Kakamega, Nyeri, Thika, Kisumu, Embu, Meru, Kericho, Garissa, and the Likoni Road centre in Nairobi.
During the exercise, NTSA inspectors will carry out thorough safety assessments, focusing on braking systems, tires, seatbelts, lights, and the general mechanical condition of vehicles.
“We will make a safety assessment to guide motor vehicle owners and schools on corrective measures to take in order to ensure the safety of all our children,” the agency said.
Vehicle owners and schools will receive advice on any repairs or adjustments necessary to meet safety standards.
The Authority has urged schools and transport service providers to take advantage of the free inspection, emphasising that compliance will improve road safety and build parental confidence in school transport.
“Operation Watoto Wafike Salama” is part of NTSA’s broader effort to reduce accidents involving school buses and foster a culture of road safety across the country, following similar exercises for public service vehicles.
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