NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists across the country have received temporary relief after the High Court of Kenya issued orders suspending the enforcement of instant automated traffic fines generated through digital systems. In conservatory orders issued Thursday morning, Justice Bahati Mwamuye barred the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the…
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed a petition seeking to suspend the rollout of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) new instant traffic fines system. The petition was filed by driver Kennedy Maingi Mutwiri, who argued that the automated system grants NTSA excessive powers that could be misused…
President William Ruto has directed the rapid implementation of “painful to pay” fines as part of a robust strategy to tackle the growing number of road accidents in Kenya. The announcement was made while receiving a report from the National Council on the Administration of Justice on road safety at…
Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame narrowly avoided a serious accident on Sunday morning while traveling along the Kapsabet-Chavakali road in Vihiga County. Kigame reported that an Easy Coach bus, allegedly speeding, attempted to overtake another vehicle at around 5:00 am, forcing his driver to swerve off the road to avoid…
Nairobi, Kenya – Public service vehicle operators have announced a nationwide strike starting Monday, citing a surge in incidents where boda boda riders have allegedly torched matatus and other vehicles. The move threatens to paralyse transport across the country, underscoring growing tensions between matatu operators and boda boda riders. Operators…
President William Ruto has nominated former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Francis Meja for appointment as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The announcement was made in a communique released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who noted…
The High Court of Kenya will deliver its judgment on the legality of graffiti on matatus on February 9, 2026, following the conclusion of final submissions in a case before Justice Bahati Mwamuye. Background of the Case The petition was filed by individuals challenging regulations that ban graffiti on matatus.…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent website operating under the name “Mverified,” clarifying that it has no affiliation with the agency. In a notice shared on its official X account on Thursday, January 15, 2026, NTSA highlighted that the…
Families and survivors of the Naivasha road accident that claimed nine lives on Monday have blamed the Ministry of Transport for what they describe as a growing crisis of fatal road accidents across the country. Speaking as the process of identifying victims began at the Naivasha Sub-County Hospital mortuary, relatives…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers from six transport companies after a compliance assessment revealed widespread safety violations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 9, the Authority confirmed that the suspended drivers must undergo mandatory retesting before…