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.

Several passengers traveling from Nairobi to upcountry for the Christmas holiday have been scammed by fake online bus bookings, resulting in significant losses. Individuals posing as bus companies on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook lured unsuspecting travelers into paying for tickets.

• One victim was scammed out of all but KSh 49 after booking through a TikTok ad.
• Bus company officials confirmed that at least six passengers have been scammed by individuals masquerading as their company online.
• Scammers often use images of real staff members to gain trust and are primarily found on TikTok and Facebook.

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.