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Lawyer Seeks to Stop NTSA’s New Inspection Rules

Patricia Waigwa
Constitutional lawyer Charles Mugane petitioned the High Court to halt the Traffic Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules 2026 introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority. Specifically, the new regulations, scheduled to roll out nationwide on July 1, 2026, mandate strict annual safety checks for private motor vehicles older than four years, alongside commercial,
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NTSA Makes Driver Refresher Training Mandatory From July

Patricia Waigwa
Kenyan motorists are about to face a new compliance requirement. Specifically, the National Transport and Safety Authority Director General Nashon Kondiwa has officially announced mandatory refresher training for regular drivers starting in July 2026. Furthermore, the directive aims to curb rising road carnage, which has seen fatalities increase by 11 percent this year.
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NTSA Launches Digital Traffic Fines System in Kenya

Patricia Waigwa
On June 1, 2026, the National Transport and Safety Authority officially rolls out a new digital system for minor traffic offences nationwide. Consequently, Kenya shifts from manual enforcement to automated and technology-driven traffic management. Additionally, motorists will now receive instant digital notifications instead of immediate court summons. Digital
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Ruto Halts NTSA Crackdown on Matatu Graffiti

Patricia Waigwa
President William Ruto officially halted the planned crackdown on decorated matatus on Friday, May 22, 2026. The directive targeted enforcement measures proposed by the National Transport and Safety Authority. The President announced the decision from State House in Mombasa officially. The intervention followed extensive talks with transport stakeholders nationwide.
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Matatu Strike Officially Ends After Ruto Talks

Patricia Waigwa
Matatu operators officially ended the nationwide strike on Friday, May 22, 2026. The decision followed successful talks with William Ruto in Mombasa. Transport stakeholders agreed to resume normal operations immediately afterward. Therefore, commuters across Kenya experienced major relief instantly. The strike had initially disrupted transport services nationwide severely.
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NTSA to Replace Logbooks With Digital e-Logbooks

Patricia Waigwa
National Transport and Safety Authority has announced a major digital transition. Physical motor vehicle logbooks will soon disappear. Therefore, Kenya will adopt a fully digital e-Logbook system. The rollout officially begins on June 10, 2026. Government Pushes Full Digital Transport Services The government continues digitizing public services nationwide. Transport
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Court Backs NTSA as Graffiti Matatus Face Major Crackdown

Patricia Waigwa
Kenya High Court has upheld a key transport directive. The ruling supports stricter rules for Public Service Vehicles. Therefore, PSVs must remove graffiti and tinted windows. The order strengthens public safety standards nationwide. Court Backs NTSA Safety Measures National Transport and Safety Authority issued the directive in May 2025. Some operators later challenged