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MPs back Bill to give NTSA powers to regulate matatu fares

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MPs back Bill to give NTSA powers to regulate matatu fares

The Bill, sponsored by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, seeks to end the wide discretion matatu operators have had over the years in determining transport charges. If enacted, NTSA will be mandated to validate and approve fares charged by PSVs and provide commuters with an official channel to report operators who impose excessive charges.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 30 Jul 2026

New Bill targets independent safety checks for matatus and buses

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New Bill targets independent safety checks for matatus and buses

The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi, seeks to establish a legal framework for regulating conformity assessors, who are responsible for confirming that public service vehicles meet approved safety and technical standards before they are allowed to operate.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 29 Jul 2026

NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 licence after KMTC student death

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NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 licence after KMTC student death

The NTSA ordered an immediate shutdown of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco and revoked its operator licence, directing all its vehicles to stop operating. The action follows investigations linked to the death of a KMTC student on Thika Road.

By Bradley Bosire 12 Jun 2026

Road Safety Week: NTSA ramps up awareness amid rising casualties

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Road Safety Week: NTSA ramps up awareness amid rising casualties

The week-long campaign, which runs until May 18, 2025, is part of a global effort led by the World Health Organization to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 12 May 2025

Number plate shortage: 7,000 vehicles trapped at Mombasa Port

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Number plate shortage: 7,000 vehicles trapped at Mombasa Port

The Kenya Car Importers Association has held the government responsible for this major disruption.

By Brenda Socky 8 May 2025

MPs alarmed by rising miraa-related road crashes

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MPs alarmed by rising miraa-related road crashes

The MPs said miraa drivers are notorious for speeding and disregarding traffic rules, often putting the lives of other road users at risk.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 22 Apr 2025

NTSA to roll out new technology to monitor speed and curb road fatalities

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NTSA to roll out new technology to monitor speed and curb road fatalities

NTSA Director General George Njau informed Parliament that, in addition to the fixed cameras, they have also been trialing mobile speed monitoring devices on various roads across the country since November 2024.

By Brenda Socky 17 Apr 2025

NTSA to launch crackdown ahead of Easter festivities

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NTSA to launch crackdown ahead of Easter festivities

On Tuesday, April 15, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) released a statement outlining six safety guidelines aimed at reducing road accidents across the country.

By Brenda Socky 15 Apr 2025

NTSA gets nod to proceed with car inspection plans

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NTSA gets nod to proceed with car inspection plans

The new law, based on a 2022 amendment, empowers the NTSA to set the frequency of inspections and outsource services to private firms.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 15 Apr 2025

Super Metro ordered to suspend operations for 3 days to finalize on compliance

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Super Metro ordered to suspend operations for 3 days to finalize on compliance

The PSV operator said it's working diligently to address the outstanding compliance issues.

By Samuel Otieno 14 Apr 2025