The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
September 10, 2026
3w ago

NTSA Issues New Directive to Motorists as Nationwide Crackdown Begins

NTSA Issues New Directive to Motorists as Nationwide Crackdown Begins

Following the commencement of the crackdown, several motorists have been arrested, fined and taken to court over various traffic offences...

✨ Key Highlights

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a nationwide crackdown on motorists with expired driving licences, vehicle insurance, and other critical documents, commencing the operation in Turkana County on Wednesday, September 10.

  • The enforcement drive, conducted jointly with the National Police Service (NPS), targets traffic violations including expired licences, insurance, and defective speed governors.
  • Benard Boni, an NTSA official, highlighted defective speed governors and a lack of insurance as significant issues.
  • Penalties include fines up to Ksh20,000 or three months imprisonment for expired licences, and fines up to Ksh10,000 for driving without insurance.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article

Part of the Day's Coverage

KTA Directs Transport Operators to Adjust Truck Drivers' Salaries - September 2026

The Kenya Transporters Association has directed transport operators to adjust truck drivers' salaries to align with newly revised minimum wage rates, effective from May 1, 2026. The National Transport and Safety Authority has simultaneously launched a nationwide crackdown on motorists with expired driving licences, vehicle insurance, and other critical documents, commencing the operation in Turkana County on September 10. Transport Cabinet Secretary David Chirchir announced that the Rironi-Naivasha section of the highway will be fully dualled by October 30, 2026, marking an accelerated timeline for the project part of the larger Rironi-Mau Summit highway expansion.

Heavy Truck Drivers Targeted as Transporters’ Lobby Issues New Salary Directive
Heavy Truck Drivers Targeted as Transporters’ Lobby Issues New Salary Directive

Kenyans

CS Chirchir Sets New Date for Rironi-Naivasha Highway Completion
CS Chirchir Sets New Date for Rironi-Naivasha Highway Completion

Kenyans

3 stories in this topic
View Full Coverage

Watch Kenyan Podcasts

What Happens at 3AM? || Dr. Mwaka

What Happens at 3AM? || Dr. Mwaka

Dr. King'ori1:42:12
from kenyacreators.com
The Online Kenyan Android App

Kenya's news, briefed daily

Daily Briefs with audio, your topics, and breaking stories.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play

Related News

NTSA Issues New Directives to Motorcycle Manufacturers Amid Rising Deaths
top4w ago

NTSA Issues New Directives to Motorcycle Manufacturers Amid Rising Deaths

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.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
TSC Issues New Directive to Teachers on Pensions
top2w ago

TSC Issues New Directive to Teachers on Pensions

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is urging teachers to update their Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) pension and beneficiary details, emphasizing the importance of current retirement records.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
NEMA Issues New Directives to Importers on Permit Applications
top1w ago

NEMA Issues New Directives to Importers on Permit Applications

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is automating its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) permit process for importers, eliminating manual intervention. This new system will go live on September 28, 2026.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
NCA Issues Fresh Directive to All Contractors
top1w ago

NCA Issues Fresh Directive to All Contractors

The National Construction Authority (NCA) has mandated all registered contractors to identify, report, and surrender historical unclaimed financial assets to the authority. This directive aims to consolidate these assets for eventual return to their rightful owners.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
NTSA Issues Fresh Compliance Directive to PSV Operators
top1w ago

NTSA Issues Fresh Compliance Directive to PSV Operators

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued new regulations mandating stricter compliance for public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and operators. The directive emphasizes ensuring the safety and professionalism of the public transport sector.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Sakaja Issues New Directive to Nairobi Businesses Over County Licences
top2w ago

Sakaja Issues New Directive to Nairobi Businesses Over County Licences

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned businesses against using middlemen for licence applications, introducing a new online system, Pay Nairobi, for direct applications and payments.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
The Online Kenyan Android App

Take Kenya's news with you

Breaking stories, daily briefs, and the topics you follow - on your phone, free.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play