National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Stories

Over 5,000 number plates ready for collection, NTSA says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

NTSA Director General George Njao reassured motor vehicle dealers and the public that the plate shortage, which had been affecting the industry for se...

Kenya’s boda boda sector contributes Sh660bn to GDP, faces calls for reform amid rapid growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

The National Transport and Safety Authority reports that over two million licensed boda boda riders are active across Kenya, with each rider earning a...

Khalwale withdraws Bill seeking to regulate boda boda industry after public outcry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

According to Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the Senate formally requested the withdrawal of the Bill in a letter dated March 7, 2025, citing feedback from...

MPs demand tough action on reckless miraa drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The matter was raised during a debate in the National Assembly, where several MPs shared personal experiences and concerns about the safety risks pose...

Pedestrians top road fatalities as death toll reaches 1,139 in first quarter – NTSA report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Although the number shows a slight drop from the 434 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, pedestrians still represent the largest share of...

NTSA warns motorists against drunk driving ahead of Easter festivities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry will reintroduce breathalysers, also known as alcoblow, as part of the efforts...

Isiolo Airport incomplete after 14 years, requires additional Sh4.8 billion for full operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Although the airport currently allows for non-scheduled flights like helicopters, Chirchir said flooding has damaged parts of the runway, making it un...

Uganda’s boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...

Road contractors to resume work after Sh63 billion released to pay pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

The issue of unpaid debts has long been a challenge for both local and foreign contractors, with some owed billions of shillings for work completed as...

Transport crisis hits Wajir town as fuel stations shut due to insecurity
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2025

They said they have decided not to operate both during the day and at night to pressure both security officials and local leaders to ensure all involv...

Ruto appoints former Lunga Lunga MP Khatib Mwashetani to lead NTSA board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Through the same Gazette Notice, Ruto revoked the appointment of Timothy Bosire, who had previously been assigned the role.

Top global metal companies to use Dar es Salaam port as key African trade hub
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

As Dar es Salaam port strengthens its role as a hub for regional trade, it is expected to become increasingly important in Africa’s economic future.

Tribunal lifts NTSA’s ban on Super Metro, allows matatus to resume operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

In a ruling issued on Monday, the board certified the case as urgent and allowed Super Metro to resume operations immediately while awaiting the full...

Kenya Railways to set up 12 logistics hubs along SGR line to Uganda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The locations identified for the hubs include Narok, Bomet, Sotik or Kericho, Nyamira, Kisumu, Luanda or Vihiga, and Kakamega or Mumias.

Super Metro terms NTSA claims that led to licence suspension outdated and misleading
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

NTSA has now been urged to reassess its compliance status and lift the suspension to avoid further economic disruptions.

Inflation up to 3.5 per cent in February on increased food and transport costs
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

Notably, core inflation, which measures the cost of living excluding volatile components like food and energy prices from the overall Consumer Price I...

Kenya's investment rate drops to lowest level in 14 years amid economic woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Experts note that the investment slowdown over the past decade has been driven by reduced demand for transport equipment, machinery, and ICT equipment...

Waste transporters to label vehicles according to waste types under new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The new rules, which have sparked a rush among waste management companies to redesign their transport vehicles, aim to address longstanding issues wit...

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

Matatus, trucks among vehicles targeted in planned road toll fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...

Digital driving simulators introduced in Malindi to boost road safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2025

Transport stakeholders believe that widespread adoption of digital driving education could significantly reduce accidents caused by inexperienced driv...

New law requires importers to secure local marine cargo insurance from next month
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

To make the process easier for importers, the Marine Cargo Insurance Certificates will be issued through mobile apps, web portals, or platforms provid...

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

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...

Increased food, power, transport costs push inflation to 3 per cent in December
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

This seasonal spike, along with increases in prices of some food commodities and power, pushed up the country's inflation rate to 3.0 per cent in Dece...

South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179
Reuters  |  Dec 30, 2024

Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul that the top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the...

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...

Nairobi announces 89 new matatu routes aimed at improving access to CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...

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.

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