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June 3, 2026
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Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines

Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines

As motorists begin paying fines for minor traffic offences under the NTSA’s new instant penalty system, the rollout, launched on Monday, has been dragged to court...

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A Kenyan High Court judge has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to maintain a detailed audit trail of all payments collected under its new instant fine system for minor traffic offences. The ruling came as the system, launched on Monday, June 1, 2026, faces a legal challenge.

  • The NTSA must now meticulously record every payment made through the contested system.
  • High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order in a case filed by motorist Wilberforce Akello.
  • The lawsuit questions the legality of the framework, which allows motorists to pay fines or contest allegations, arguing it may violate constitutional rights by compelling payment before a court hearing.

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