Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has affirmed that Kenya's Instant Traffic Fines Framework remains fully operational across the country, seeking to clear growing confusion among motorists following court cases challenging parts of the enforcement programme.
Kanja's position was presented by Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin during the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Council Meeting chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
According to the Inspector General, the framework continues to be implemented jointly by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Judiciary under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act.
"The National Police Service will continue supporting enforcement of the programme by safeguarding evidence, facilitating investigations and referring disputed traffic offences to court in collaboration with other justice sector agencies," Kanja said.
He also called for closer cooperation among the agencies involved in implementing the framework to ensure enforcement remains consistent with due process while strengthening the system against legal challenges.
Kanja said greater inter-agency coordination would improve access to justice and help harmonise the Instant Traffic Fines Framework with constitutional safeguards.
His remarks come amid increasing uncertainty among motorists after some drivers reported receiving instant traffic offence notifications despite ongoing court proceedings affecting sections of the programme.
Several motorists have shared notices issued by NTSA indicating they had been fined for speeding, including offences detected along major highways such as the Thika Road-Safari Park stretch, where motorists exceeding the speed limit were issued instant penalties.
The debate has also intensified following a petition filed before the High Court in Murang'a challenging the introduction of a 50 km/h speed limit along a section of the Nairobi-Embu Highway near the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home in Makenji.
The petitioner argues that reducing speeds from highway limits to 50 km/h on the dual carriageway could increase the risk of rear-end collisions and has asked the court to suspend enforcement within the disputed deceleration zone.
However, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa has maintained that the court proceedings relate only to the contested speed limit section and do not suspend the nationwide Instant Traffic Fines Framework.
The clarification means the broader enforcement programme remains in force across the country despite the ongoing legal challenge over the specific stretch of road.
Beyond traffic enforcement, Kanja reaffirmed the National Police Service's commitment to professional, accountable and people-centred policing through institutional reforms, increased use of technology, stronger investigations and closer collaboration with justice sector institutions.
He urged continued cooperation between the National Police Service, NTSA, the Judiciary and other justice agencies, saying stronger coordination would help ensure the Instant Traffic Fines Framework is enforced fairly, transparently and in accordance with due process.