NTSA Stories

NTSA sets tough requirements for vehicles transporting children returning to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NTSA urged parents and guardians to utilise its free mobile app to verify the essential details of public service vehicles, drivers, and conductors be...

NTSA urges early vehicle inspections to avoid delays at checkpoints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The DG urged vehicle owners to manage their fleets efficiently by ensuring inspections are completed before travel.

Government shares list of blackspots on major roads across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...

NTSA, police summon owners of recklessly driven PSVs captured in viral video
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The vehicles were captured on video engaging in dangerous driving, with passengers seen hanging out of the windows while the vehicles swerved and over...

High Court halts NTSA directive for dealers to register cars in their possession
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The controversial notice by NTSA instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure that any unregistered vehicles in their possession are registered.

Road crash deaths surge as NTSA urges vigilance during festive season
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 19, 2024

Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable, with over 1,600 pedestrians and 900 motorcyclists losing their lives.

NTSA registers 4,700 vehicles in a week as deadline for unregistered cars passes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The agency noted that unregistered vehicles would face strict penalties under the Traffic Act, which forbids driving vehicles without registration or...

State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Specialised police units will intensify patrols around shopping malls, places of worship, and other critical infrastructure in urban areas.

2024 road crashes: Pedestrian fatalities hit 3,917 by November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.

“Speeding ruins lives”: Mombasa rolls out road safety campaign to curb accidents during festive season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.

NTSA rolls out SMS alerts for drivers violating speed limits on City roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The SMS notifications included several key details: the vehicle’s registration number, the time of the offence, the speed at which the vehicle was tra...

NTSA reports drop in new vehicle registrations as sales decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

New vehicle registrations dropped from 13,499 units in July to just 9,888 units in August, a decline of nearly 27 per cent.

NTSA orders all car dealers, tow truck owners to revalidate their licenses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

The revalidation is scheduled to take place from November 11 to November 22, 2024.

Bolt, Uber team up with NTSA to launch joint system to ban errant drivers on all platforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

NTSA has already requested ride-hailing companies to begin sharing lists of drivers they have blocked, providing specific reasons for the actions take...

Two family members die, six others injured in Lamu road accident
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2024

The rest escaped with minor injuries and were treated at the Witu Health Centre before they were discharged.

NTSA suspends 121 PSVs for violating safety regulations
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 27, 2024

The suspension came after a crackdown on non-compliance with Section 5(1) of the NTSA (Operations of PSVs) Regulations of 2014.

NTSA urges vehicle owners to pick uncollected number plates and logbooks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

In August, NTSA had to clarify that the delays were not due to a shortage of number plates as had been widely speculated.

Police partner with Education ministry to sensitise learners on road safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 14, 2024

The initiative by the police aims to roll out the safety programme to more than 1,000 schools on the highways to promote road safety.

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

They are asking for fair pricing, equitable commissions, and fair contract terms.

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