Omtatah Drags NTSA to Senate Over Spike in Road Deaths
NTSA is on the spot once again, from the lost of 70,000 number plates funds, to being held accountable for the rising number of road accidents in the country...
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called for accountability from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), citing its failure to enforce road safety laws amidst a surge in road fatalities.
- Over 4,458 lives were lost in road accidents as of December 2, 2025, exceeding the 2024 total.
- The motion targets the NTSA's alleged failure to implement the Road Traffic Safety Management System.
- Key concerns include a lack of structured accident investigations and real-time monitoring of vehicles and drivers.
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