The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has mandated that all motorcycle assemblers in Kenya must now provide standard-compliant helmets with every new motorcycle sold. This directive aims to significantly reduce fatalities and injuries among motorcycle riders and passengers.

• The directive was announced by NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa on Tuesday, September 8.
• In 2025, 1,148 motorcyclists and 432 pillion passengers reportedly died in road crashes.
• This measure is part of a broader effort to improve road safety through sustained cooperation between the regulator and the motorcycle industry, moving beyond solely enforcement.