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Over 50 arrested in fresh NTSA crackdown on jaywalking at Allsops
NTSA said ignoring the designated facilities exposes pedestrians to serious danger, increases risks for motorists and interferes with the smooth movement of traffic.
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'Footbridge si ya nduthi!' NTSA tells motorcycle riders
The warning comes as the authority continues to strengthen enforcement and public awareness campaigns aimed at improving road safety and discouraging dangerous behaviour on Kenyan roads.
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NTSA arrests 250 pedestrians in Nairobi over footbridge violations
Speaking during Friday’s operation, NTSA Assistant Director Brenda Sawe said the campaign would continue until more pedestrians embraced safer road crossing habits.
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Matatu owners fight plan to put fare controls under NTSA
Among the changes, operators would be required to display fare information where passengers can easily see it as part of efforts to stop sudden fare increases.
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State says instant traffic fines are about road safety, not revenue
CS Chirchir cited the Road Safety Investment Plan (2025), which estimates that road crashes cost Kenya about Sh1.356 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 8.2 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Corridors of Justice
Advocate sues to stop loud music in matatus, citing passengers' rights
Advocate Samuel Barongo Nyamari says the case has been filed in the public interest, maintaining that passengers should not be forced to endure loud music throughout their journeys. He argues that the practice...
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NTSA arrests 35 pedestrians at Buruburu Interchange for avoiding footbridge
In a statement issued on Monday, the authority said the pedestrians were arrested during an ongoing operation targeting people who ignore pedestrian infrastructure and instead cross busy highways, an offence th...
Education and Career
NTSA launches 'Operation Watoto Wafike Salama' ahead of school closure
In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority urged all road users, parents, guardians, school bus operators and transporters to place children's safety at the centre of their travel plans.
Nairobi
22 pedestrians charged as NTSA cracks down on illegal road crossings
In a statement on Tuesday, the Authority said pedestrian safety remains a major concern, noting that pedestrians accounted for 38 per cent of all road traffic crashes recorded as of June 30, 2026.
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NTSA warns Kenyans over fake TikTok accounts offering driving licence services
The authority said the fake accounts are being operated by scammers attempting to mislead members of the public into believing they are legitimate NTSA customer support channels.
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Motorists face fresh annual emissions test plan under new Bill
The proposal is contained in the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make annual emissions testing compulsory for all vehicles and industries that produce high leve...
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Motorists Association opposes mandatory annual vehicle inspections for private vehicles
The association said there is no publicly available evidence showing that privately owned vehicles present a road safety threat that would justify mandatory periodic inspections.