NTSA seeks applicants for 16 senior positions across key departments.
The authority seeks senior managers across road safety, licensing, ICT and finance amid pressure to improve enforcement and address corruption concerns.
NTSA leadership recruitment has opened for 16 senior positions across departments responsible for road safety and agency operations. Director General Nashon Kondiwa invited qualified Kenyans to apply on November 10.
The National Transport and Safety Authority advertised director, deputy director, assistant director and senior internal audit roles. The recruitment comes amid growing pressure to strengthen road safety enforcement as road accidents rise.
Meanwhile, the authority faces longstanding complaints from motorists over alleged corruption, incompetence and weak accountability in its operations.
NTSA leadership recruitment spans key departments
The advertised positions cover road safety and compliance, vehicle registration and licensing, and information and communication technology. They also extend to finance, human resources, security and internal auditing.
Director-level vacancies cover road safety and compliance, alongside registration and licensing. NTSA also seeks deputy directors for road safety compliance and ICT, placing enforcement and technology among its recruitment priorities.
In addition, the authority wants assistant directors to oversee road safety and compliance across various regions. Other senior positions cover finance, administration, supply chain management and corporate strategy.
The recruitment therefore spans both public-facing transport services and departments that support the authority’s internal operations.
Corruption allegations and enforcement pressure
The recruitment follows earlier protests by members of the Road Safety Association of Kenya outside NTSA offices in Nairobi. The group demanded the removal of then Director General George Njao over corruption allegations.
The lobby alleged that more than 1.2 million vehicles had not undergone inspections since 2024. It also claimed those failures had created opportunities for bribery within the transport sector.
Separately, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations launched investigations in September 2025 into alleged bribery during driver testing. The allegations implicated some NTSA officials, adding to concerns about the integrity of testing and licensing.
Meanwhile, NTSA faces demands for stronger action against speeding, drunk driving and unroadworthy vehicles. In October 2026, it launched a nationwide crackdown along major highways.
That operation included night-time compliance checks, speed limiter monitoring and driver retesting. It also introduced stricter accountability for public service vehicle operators.
