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Ruto, Kindiki send condolences to families after deadly Nyeri crash
In a statement posted on his X account, the President pledged support to the families of the deceased and wished a quick recovery to those injured.
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NTSA withdraws instant fines ‘go-live notice’ to clarify traffic offense procedures
The Authority explained that the withdrawal was prompted by the need for the public to fully understand the procedures and legal framework for administering penalties under Section 117 of the Traffic Act.
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NTSA: 30km/h zones coming to protect vulnerable students along Thika Road
Traffic enforcement teams have pledged to collaborate with Kiambu-based PSV saccos to ensure drivers follow the new limits and other traffic regulations. Officials stressed that consistent discipline among motorists is critical to preventing road accidents.
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NTSA issues road safety alert as heavy rains hit country
Kenya’s NTSA has issued a rainy season road safety alert, warning of reduced visibility and slippery roads amid heavy rains and fog, and urging motorists and pedestrians to take extra precautions.
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NTSA: Why cameras and instant fines alone won’t fix Kenya’s public transport
The NTSA chief pointed out that the sector is plagued by disorganization and underinvestment, with workers often employed in unstable conditions. He said the authority is working with transport operators to develop operational and financial models that are sustainable and provide decent employment.
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High Court halts NTSA automated traffic fines pending review
The judge directed that NTSA and all involved parties must stop issuing, generating, demanding, or enforcing instant traffic fines. Authorities are also barred from using algorithm-based or other automated systems to levy penalties under the contested Instant Fines Traffic Management System.
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Motorists’ Association demands clarity on Kenya’s new instant traffic fines
MAK, a recognized member of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), said the public notice on Instant Fines Management and its implementation under the Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules No. 161 of 2016 leaves critical operational and legal details unclear.
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NTSA launches SMS-based instant traffic fines for motorists
NTSA has launched an automated Instant Fines system to issue traffic penalties via SMS nationwide, with payments due in seven days and defaulters blocked from NTSA services.
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NTSA warns of hazardous roads as heavy rains continue across Kenya
NTSA urged motorists to adapt their driving to the current weather conditions. Drivers are advised to keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead, reduce speed, and avoid sudden braking on wet surfaces.
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Super Metro confirms fatal incident involving its bus in Kitengela
According to the company, the vehicle was “stopped by an irate mob of boda boda riders claiming that the conductor had pushed a passenger from the bus,” an allegation it said “came as a surprise to all on board.”
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NTSA unveils Sh42bn smart licences, instant fines system
The project is expected to cost Sh42 billion in the first two to three years, funded entirely through private debt and equity. Under the programme, 700 fixed and 300 mobile speed enforcement cameras will be installed along highways, supported by a National Command and Control Centre to monitor compliance.
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Motorists demand answers from NTSA over 70,000 number plate backlog
The association questioned why motorists are required to pay number plate fees at the point of mandatory registration and importers charged excise duty, at times equivalent to the full Cost, Insurance and Freight value of a vehicle, yet NTSA is said to be struggling with funding gaps.