Government Orders Strict Compliance Checks on School Transport Vehicles
“Choose safe and compliant transport for your children. -Teach children the basics of road safety; looking both ways before crossing and using designated crossings. The safety of our children is everyone’s responsibility,” Chirchir said - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news to..
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As Kenyan schools reopen for the 2026 academic year, the government has issued a strict travel advisory and ordered compliance checks on school transport vehicles to prioritize student safety on the roads.
- Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir cautioned against unregulated, illegal transport and urged parents to ensure children use safe, compliant vehicles.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) highlighted major defects found in previous school transport vehicle inspections, including faulty speed limiters, defective brakes, and missing seat belts.
- The NTSA is directing speed limiter vendors to ensure compliance with KS 2295:2018, including proper functioning and real-time data transmission to the NTSA system.
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