Senate throws out ntsa regulations for lack of public participation

The Senate in Kenya has dismissed three new regulations issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) due to a lack of public participation. The regulations in question include the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, and the NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026.

The Senate's decision to annul these statutory instruments was based on Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, following a report from the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation. The NTSA had developed these regulations with the aim of enhancing road safety in the country, with the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 introducing stricter requirements for school buses and the NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 introducing rules for the licensing, management, and safe operation of commercial vehicles.

However, the proposed regulations faced significant opposition from the public, who argued that the authority lacked a clear legal mandate to implement them.

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