NTSA expands transportation crackdown across Kenya - April 2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has established a roadblock in Uthiru, specifically targeting motorists returning to Nairobi after the Easter festivities. The transportation crackdown, referred to as "Kipute cha madereva," has officially begun in Ruiru and is set to expand across all 47 counties in Kenya. Meanwhile, residents of West Pokot are accusing security officers of employing excessive force during operations to recover firearms, with the operations reportedly leading to property damage and injuries among community members.