The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has implemented an instant fine system aimed at reducing road accidents and minimizing corruption related to traffic offenses. Offenders receive an SMS notification detailing their offense, location, and fine amount, with a seven-day payment window before facing additional penalties. NTSA encourages payments through mobile money or the government's digital payment platform.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued official notices on social media to clarify the workings of its new instant fines system and to remind the public about legitimate communication channels. The notices aim to help Kenyans discern between true and false information regarding the system and provide guidance on avoiding scams, particularly in relation to payments through eCitizen and KCB.

A motorist in Nandi, Kenya, has questioned the accuracy of the National Transport and Safety Authority's speed camera system after receiving a KSh 10,000 speeding fine he says was issued for a truck that was not on the road at the time. According to Tuko, the incident has raised concerns about the reliability of NTSA's automated enforcement, with the motorist disputing that the fine was wrongly linked to the wrong vehicle.

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, plans to sue the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over alleged fraud in the instant traffic fine payment system. He has called on motorists to provide proof of payments made for overspeeding fines via the eCitizen platform to support his case. Njiru has previously represented Gachagua in various legal matters, including a challenge to his impeachment.

Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a new directive to boda boda operators, asking them to comply with regulations governing motorcycle operations. According to Tuko, the directive is aimed at curbing accidents involving motorcycles, which are a major mode of transport in the country. The authority is calling on operators to adhere to the set rules to improve road safety.

Kenya's Senate has rejected a set of National Transport and Safety Authority regulations, citing a lack of public participation in their development. According to Capital FM Business, the thrown-out rules include the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, and the NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026. The decision means the transport authority cannot implement the proposed rules covering school transport, vehicle inspections, and commercial vehicle operations in their current form.