The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern warning to long-distance Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators against tampering with speed governors, emphasizing that such actions violate traffic safety regulations and endanger lives.

• Operators found interfering with speed-limiting devices will face strict enforcement action, including fines, vehicle impoundment, and suspension of operating licenses.
• The NTSA reminded drivers that operating a PSV is a public service where passengers entrust drivers with their lives.
• The agency also cautioned drivers against dangerous practices like free-wheeling, which poses serious road safety risks, especially when descending steep slopes.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a travel advisory urging Kenyans to plan journeys in advance due to heavy traffic, particularly along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, which has been gridlocked for four days during the festive season.

• KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli advised motorists to use alternative routes, observe speed limits, and maintain lane discipline to reduce congestion.
• The worst-affected areas include the Mai Mahiu stretch in Naivasha and the Salgaa-Mau Summit section.
• President William Ruto has vowed to dual the 175-kilometer highway, with expansion works currently underway at the Rironi section.