In Kenya, vehicle number plates have evolved beyond simple identification, now symbolizing status, prestige, and even investment value. Today, motorists often use registration plates not only to identify vehicles but also to estimate their age—newer series typically fetch higher resale prices. Under the Traffic Act (Registration Plates) Rules, all plates …
Read More »10 Petrol Stations Caught Selling Contaminated Fuel
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …
Read More »High Court Petition Seeks End to Loud Matatu Music
A Nairobi lawyer has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to stop public service vehicles from playing loud music, arguing that the practice infringes on several constitutional rights. In the petition, Lawyer Samwel Barongo Nyamari criticized the Matatu Owners Association, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the …
Read More »Heavy Rains to Pound Several Regions on Tuesday
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in various regions across the country on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. According to Kenya Met, the current weather outlook covers the period from 9:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Residents in areas experiencing sustained rainfall have been urged to remain alert, …
Read More »3-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Lorry in Mlolongo
A child has tragically lost his life in a road accident in Mlolongo, Machakos County. The 3-year-old boy was killed instantly when he was struck by a lorry during the accident, which took place late Friday evening. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident was reported to the …
Read More »NTSA: Ensure Safe Transport for Schoolchildren
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to road users ahead of the school reopening next week. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s safety as they return to school. The NTSA outlined several conditions for motorists to follow in order to prevent road accidents. They …
Read More »NTSA Orders Motor Dealers to Register All Vehicles by December 16
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure all their vehicles are registered by December 16, 2024. The NTSA Director General explained that this directive came after the discovery that many motor dealers were keeping unregistered vehicles on their premises. “Following the completion of …
Read More »NTSA Intensifies Crackdown of Vehicles Violating Road Safety Measures
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is stepping up efforts to enhance road safety compliance amid an increase in the number of road accident deaths. NTSA Coast Regional Deputy Manager John Parteroi on Wednesday led a crackdown along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi road at Mariakani where he revealed that as …
Read More »Thika: Travelers Arrested as NTSA Cracks Down on Overloaded Vehicles
In an effort to enforce safety regulations, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) conducted a crackdown on Sunday in Thika, Kiambu County, resulting in the arrest of passengers found traveling in overloaded public service vehicles. NTSA, in a communication posted on X, urged motorists to refrain from boarding overloaded …
Read More »NTSA Suspends Licenses for Two Transport Companies
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken action to suspend the operating licenses of two transport companies due to non-compliance with speed regulations mandated by law. In an announcement made by Director General George Njao, Bungoma Line Safari Ltd and Smart Highways Sacco Ltd have been found in …
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