The High Court has ruled that 'careless driving' is no longer a prosecutable offence in Kenya, impacting how traffic violations are handled.

• The ruling effectively nullified the charge of 'careless driving' which was removed from the Traffic Act in December 2012.
• It means police and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) can no longer use this specific charge.
• A motorist's conviction for 'careless driving' was quashed, and a Ksh200,000 fine ordered to be refunded.
• The offence has been replaced by 'driving without due care and attention', with penalties including fines up to Ksh100,000 and potential licence suspension.

The Ministry of Roads and Transport has released draft regulations, the Engineering Technology Rules 2026, to govern engineering technologists and employers in Kenya.

• The proposed rules aim to establish a structured framework for the registration, licensing, and compliance of engineering professionals and firms.
• Key figures involved include Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board.
• The ministry is conducting public consultations from June 29 to July 6, 2026, to gather feedback on the draft rules, particularly targeting the road construction sector.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced a temporary system downtime from 4pm Tuesday, Jun 9 to 8am Wednesday, Jun 10 to migrate to a new QR-verified eLogbook system.

• The downtime will affect vehicle registration, ownership transfers, and licence-related services.
• The new eLogbook system will feature QR code verification for enhanced security and to curb fraud.
• The migration is part of NTSA's digital transformation agenda to improve service delivery and security.