{
  "id": 12242224,
  "title": "NTSA reveals what new Traffic Act will target as road deaths rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ntsa-reveals-what-new-traffic-act-will-target-as-road-deaths-rise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:20:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ntsa-reveals-what-new-traffic-act-will-target-as-road-deaths-rise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a comprehensive review of the Traffic Act to address the rising number of road deaths in Kenya. Andrew Kiplagat, NTSA director responsible for safety, revealed that the review will focus on behavioral risks, vehicle standards, and gaps in the regulation of heavy commercial and school transport sectors. This initiative is part of the National Road Safety Action Plan launched by President William Ruto in April 2024, which sets eight priority areas for improving road safety. These areas include coordination of partnerships, funding, risk targeting, vehicle standards, safe infrastructure, enforcement against unsafe behavior, post-crash care, and road safety data collection.\n\nKiplagat stated that despite efforts to strengthen weak areas, road deaths continue to rise, but the foundation has been laid for change. Several regulations have been published in 2026 to address safety concerns, including a regulation on drunk driving, which is already in force, and measures targeting heavy commercial vehicles and school transport. The heavy commercial transport sector remains a challenge due to the lack of organized operators. The school transport regulation, however, is delayed due to Senate engagement.\n\nA new motor vehicle inspection regulation, published in February 2026, aims to expand inspections to all vehicles, enhancing compliance and accountability. The regulation also seeks to organize public transport and commercial operators for more effective enforcement. Kiplagat emphasized that licence revocation should be the final step after exhausting other measures. In the July-to-September quarter, NTSA recorded 2,419 non-compliant vehicles, highlighting the need for inspections and organized operator structures, as enforcement teams cannot reach every vehicle on the road.\n\nTo improve enforcement, NTSA is implementing smart enforcement measures, such as instant fines and highway cameras to detect speeding. These cameras will capture violations, notify motorists, and allow them time to pay, reducing the need for face-to-face contact between motorists and enforcement officers. Kiplagat also addressed the issue of corruption, stating that it will be dealt with, and the camera matter is currently before the courts, with related processes expected to be cleared by November 26, 2026. Additionally, a multi-agency steering committee has been set up to bring together institutions responsible for infrastructure, enforcement, and coordination, ensuring a collective approach to road safety. The Treasury has also allocated a revenue stream to support road safety initiatives as the government implements measures to address the increasing number of road fatalities in Kenya.",
  "summary": "The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said the long-awaited review of the Traffic Act will target behavioural risks, vehicle standards and gaps in the regulation of heavy commercial and school transport as road deaths continue to rise. Andrew Kiplagat, NTSA director in charge of safety, said in an interview on Monday, October 5, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}