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Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Idris said that while enforcement is necessary, much of the responsibility lies with individual drivers.
NTSA emphasized that similar health drives have been carried out in other parts of the country with support from transport and health stakeholders.
In a public appeal issued as learners return to school across the country for the first term of 2026, Chirchir called for collective responsibility to ensure that every child gets to school and back home safely.
NTSA said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic road traffic crashes that have claimed several lives and left others injured along major highways,” noting that investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority highlighted serious safety defects previously found in school transport vehicles, including faulty speed limiters, defective brakes, and missing seat belts, and called for strict compliance with traffic rules and mandatory vehicle inspections.
High-altitude highways have been particularly affected by fog, while the persistent downpour has made road surfaces slick, increasing chances of skidding, braking problems, and vehicle control loss.
d Uasin Gishu. The incidents highlight the wide spread of the problem as holiday movement peaks across the country. On December 23, 2025 alone, a total of 16 road crashes were recorded, leading to the deaths of 25 people. Pedestrians and passengers were the most affected, with eight fatalities reported in each group. As part of the enforcement drive, 42 drivers have been arrested, while 418 vehicles have been flagged for failing to meet safety and legal standards.
CS Chirchir also encouraged the public to report any road hazards to the National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority.
In a communiqué issued after a Special Council Meeting in Nairobi, NCAJ said fatalities from road accidents increased from 4,479 in 2024 to 4,682 in 2025, representing a five percent rise.
Ten people, mostly from one family, died in a night crash at Chabera on the Kisii–Kisumu highway, as NTSA data shows rising road deaths and officials urge stricter caution.
Police presence will also be felt at border areas, airports and other sensitive facilities, where screening and surveillance will be stepped up. Specialist teams will operate alongside regular officers to stop crime and protect the public.
In a statement shared on their X (Formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the Authority noted that thousands of children will be traveling home over the coming weeks and stressed the collective responsibility of all road users to ensure their safe journeys.