NTSA Plots Immediate Re-tests for Thousands of Drivers
The NTSA announced a raft of new measures which will target rogue drivers ahead of the festive season...
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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.
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NTSA Reports on Road Fatalities and Plans Driver Re-tests - November 2025
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to implement immediate re-tests for thousands of drivers ahead of the December festive season to address road accidents. This action follows a reported 2.6 per cent increase in road crash victims in 2025 compared to the previous year. A recent NTSA report highlighted an alarming increase in road fatalities, with a significant surge in pillion passenger deaths. The data, released on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, identified Nairobi, Kiambu, and Nakuru counties as having the deadliest roads.
