Topic: National Transport and Safety Authority
NTSA sounds alarm on dangerous road habits costing Kenya Sh310 billion yearly
Nov 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Kenya’s roads are a lifeline for its economy but are turning into deadly battlegrounds that claim 3,000 lives annually and drain Sh310 billion—5 per cent of the national GDP—...
What you need to know about NTSA's new initiative to revalidate licenses
Oct 15, 2024 at 01:32 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a crucial public notice requiring all tow truck owners, motor vehicle dealers (new and second-hand), and repairers of ...
Kenya loses up to Sh1 trillion yearly due to illicit trade, ARIPO reveals
May 29, 2024 at 09:22 PM
The Enforcement for the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has revealed that Kenya is losing between Sh100 billion and Sh1 trillion annually due to illicit...
Treasury seeks exemption for KRA to access personal data without a warrant
May 14, 2024 at 12:27 PM
In a controversial move to clamp down on tax evasion, the Treasury is seeking to amend the Data Protection Act, 2019, to allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) access to sensitive...
NTSA revokes licenses of 64 SACCOs countrywide for road safety law violations
May 03, 2024 at 07:28 AM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken a major step to improve public transport safety by revoking the licenses of 64 Public Transport Operators (PTOs), commo...
Heavy rains prompt NTSA and KTA to issue urgent road safety advisories
Apr 27, 2024 at 06:07 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) are issuing urgent safety advisories in response to the ongoing heavy rainfall impac...
Kenyan motorists facing mandatory transition to smart driving licences
Apr 24, 2024 at 02:30 PM
Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of the country's driving licence system, with a proposal mandating all drivers t...
Two men in viral Mercedes window stunt on Mombasa Road arraigned - VIDEO
Apr 23, 2024 at 08:38 PM
In a case highlighting the dangers of reckless behaviour on the roads, two young men, Peleg Mosongo Monari and Peter Igadwa Aggrey, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday...
William Ruto calls for stringent measures to curb growing road safety crisis
Apr 17, 2024 at 10:34 PM
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning, calling for tough action to address the escalating crisis of road accidents in Kenya....
Boda boda riders to benefit from road safety push by NTSA and OYE platform
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has joined forces with the OYE Platform in a collaborative effort to bolster road safety measures for boda boda riders in Kenya....
How NTSA plans to curb school buses, heavy commercial vehicles accidents
Apr 05, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is taking action to address the concerning increase in road accidents involving school buses and heavy commercial vehicles....
NTSA descends on pedestrians ignoring footbridges amid rising road fatalities
Mar 26, 2024 at 02:23 PM
In a bid to curb road accidents and enhance pedestrian safety, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken decisive action by detaining several pedestrians for dis...
Kindiki announces State's ramped up measures to curb road carnage
Mar 21, 2024 at 02:47 PM
The government is taking aggressive steps to address the national crisis of deadly road accidents....
NTSA extends service hours for logbook, number plate and smart DL collection
Feb 29, 2024 at 08:14 PM
In a bid to enhance convenience for its clients, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the opening of all its offices on Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm....
NTSA calls for vigilance on roads after fatal Nakuru-Eldoret highway crash
Jan 09, 2024 at 04:25 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General George Njao has called for vigilance on roads following a fatal crash that occurred on the Nakuru-Eldoret highwa...
Why NTSA will shut down its TIMS online platform from Friday to Monday
Dec 28, 2023 at 03:37 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to migrate all its services to the E-Citizen Platform, aligning with the government's directive to centralize access to va...
Embassava bus crew arrested after viral video shows perilous overloading
Dec 22, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Transport authorities, in collaboration with the police, apprehended the driver and conductor of an Embassava bus after it was found dangerously overloaded with revellers hanging p...
Murkomen unveils campaign to reduce carnage during Christmas festive season
Dec 18, 2023 at 08:04 PM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen spearheaded a critical move towards enhancing road safety by unveiling two essential tools aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries during the fest...
NTSA’s Samuel Musumba issues road safety advisory amid holiday travel surge
Dec 16, 2023 at 03:37 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) manager in charge of Road Safety Programs, Samuel Musumba has raised concerns about the potential challenges to road safety as th...
NTSA announces three-day shutdown of TIMS for 'seamless transition' to eCitizen
Dec 14, 2023 at 08:07 PM
In response to the evolving landscape of digital governance, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a strategic disruption and subsequent shutdown of the ...