he warning comes as holiday travel is expected to increase, with families travelling between towns and rural areas following the closure of schools.
By Chrispho OwuorBetween 7 pm and 9 pm, crashes resulted in a high number of deaths, while the period between 8 pm and 9 pm recorded 37 fatalities, making it the deadliest hour of the month.
By Bradley BosireThe message was delivered by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Eng. Nashon Kondiwa during the 2026 High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on Improving Global Road Safety held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
By Bradley BosireNTSA said the inspections will be conducted in line with its mandate under the NTSA Act and Section 55 of the Traffic Act, which empowers the authority to inspect and certify motor vehicles.
By Bradley BosireDrivers have been encouraged to use the online portal to review and update their details before the June 1, 2026 deadline to avoid any disruptions.
By Bradley BosireThe Authority also pointed out that some vehicles are operating without the required NTSA stickers or legal identifiers, which further hampers effective enforcement.
By Brenda SockyChief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei emphasized that this order covers all ministries, departments, agencies, state corporations, public universities, public schools, as well as county governments.
By Brenda SockyKenya is among the countries facing a rise in road crash incidents.
By Brenda SockyThe delay had caused major setbacks in the registration of imported vehicles
By Maureen KinyanjuiA total of 1,189 individuals lost their lives in various road crashes during the same period, NTSA data shows.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJust hours before the directive was made public, Super Metro had already suspended its services for a three-day period to address the issues raised.
By Maureen Kinyanjui