Ahead of the April 27 school reopening for the second term, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stringent safety advisory to schools to prevent road accidents involving learners.

• The advisory, part of the #WatotoWafikeSalama campaign, aims to reinforce safety regulations for school transport, a period that historically sees a spike in accidents.
• Key enforcement measures include ensuring vehicles are registered, inspected, and fitted with safety features like functional seat belts and speed limiters.
• NTSA Director General Nahashon Kondiwa emphasized the critical role of qualified and medically fit drivers, along with regular vehicle maintenance and adherence to approved routes.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to verify and collect their processed number plates to clear a backlog. Motorists are advised to check the status of their plates online before visiting service centres.

• Approximately 70,000 number plates were uncollected as of February 2026.
• The NTSA is urging vehicle owners to use the eCitizen digital platform for verification.
• The directive aims to reduce congestion and improve service delivery at NTSA offices nationwide.