NTSA Tells Motorists to Comply With Safety Rules as Schools Close.
Written by Boaz Nyabuto on July 27, 2026
The National Transport Authority (NTSA) has issued a fresh warning to drivers and vehicle owners ahead of school in August.
In its latest directive on Monday, July 27, NTSA urged vehicle owners and drivers to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and properly licensed before going on the road.
According to the authority, motorists are responsible for ensuring that the vehicles they operate meet the required safety standards.
“Drivers and vehicle owners have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and have valid licenses as schools prepare to close,” NTSA stated.
The advisory comes as thousands of school children return home for the August holiday and are expected to resume learning in September.
The learners will have to use school buses, vans, matatus, and private vehicles, increasing their presence on Kenyan roads.
NTSA’s warning emphasizes vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with licensing requirements as part of efforts to promote safety for learners, drivers, and other road users.
The warning also comes as the authority prepares to intensify checks on vehicles ferrying learners as schools prepare to close for the August holidays.
According to NTSA, the move is part of a nationwide campaign to ensure students are safe on Kenyan roads during the busy travel period.
“As schools across the country prepare for the August holidays, the Authority reminds all road users, parents, guardians, school bus operators, and transporters of the critical need to prioritise the safety of our children,” NTSA stated in a statement on July 23.
According to the NTSA, increased travel during this period significantly raises the risk of road traffic crashes involving children heading home for the holidays.
To achieve this, the authority will work closely with the National Police Service (NPS), County Transport and Safety Committees, and other key stakeholders across the country.
The authority will spearhead multi-agency patrols and spot checks targeting vehicles transporting schoolchildren, with random inspections planned on major routes.
These inspections will focus on roadworthiness, functional speed limiters, seat belts, tires, brakes, and other critical safety requirements for every vehicle checked.
NTSA further revealed it will crack down on speeding, overloading, drunk driving, and driver fatigue, all common causes of fatal accidents.
