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June 23, 2026
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NTSA Lists Drivers Barred From Ferrying School Learners Under New Rules

NTSA Lists Drivers Barred From Ferrying School Learners Under New Rules

NTSA noted that the decision was informed by the alarming data showing that children account for over 30 per cent of road crash victims in the country...

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced stringent new regulations for school transport in Kenya, aiming to enhance learner safety and reduce road crashes.

  • Drivers must be medically fit, possess the correct licence category, and hold a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge, while being prohibited from operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • These measures are a response to alarming statistics revealing that children under 18 constitute over 30 per cent of road crash victims.
  • NTSA Road Safety Manager Eva Nyawira emphasized the need for qualified, authorized, and medically fit drivers, alongside roadworthy vehicles equipped with essential safety features like speed governors, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits.

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