The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is implementing immediate re-tests for thousands of drivers ahead of the December Christmas festive season in Kenya to curb road accidents. This move comes after a reported 2.6 per cent increase in road crash victims in 2025 compared to the previous year.

• Drivers flagged by enforcement initiatives and the NTSA Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS) will undergo mandatory re-testing to confirm their competency.
• Angela Wanjira, NTSA Director General, announced these measures, including real-time IRSMS transmission for PSVs and commercial fleets, and expanding the Usalama Barabarani program.
• The IRSMS, launched in 2023, monitors vehicles for speed, driver behavior, and violations like reckless overtaking, sending alerts for breaches of safety standards.

Nairobi County has issued a strong warning against public stripping following a viral video of a woman stripping on Kenyatta Avenue, with Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria stating such acts are unlawful and immoral.

• Public stripping contravenes the Penal Code and the Sexual Offences Act.
• Punishments can include a prison sentence of at least five years or a fine.
• Mosiria emphasized the need to protect the city's dignity and the morality of future generations, despite receiving resistance from some residents.

A recent report by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reveals a alarming increase in road fatalities across Kenya, with a significant surge in pillion passenger deaths. The data, released on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, highlights a worsening road safety situation.

• Kenya recorded a total of 21,042 road crash victims between January 1 and November 13, with fatalities rising by 2.9 percent compared to 2024.
• Pillion passenger deaths surged by a whopping 15 percent, accounting for 411 fatalities in 2025.
• Nairobi County leads in road crash fatalities with 447 deaths, followed by Kiambu (387) and Nakuru (318).
• NTSA Acting Director Angela Wanjira acknowledged the human cost, stating the government's plan to slash road accidents by at least 50 percent by 2030.