The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up road safety enforcement across the country even as discussions continue over the proposed instant fines system, which is currently suspended following a court order.

Speaking during a television interview on Monday, June 15, 2026, NTSA Director-General Nashon Kondiwa said enforcement operations are ongoing despite the legal pause on the automated system.

“We have increased the enforcement, and this is where the noise around instant fines comes in,” Kondiwa said. “We already have enforcement that are going on, including drunk driving.”

He noted that recent operations have targeted impaired driving in several cities and towns over the weekend. NTSA has also intensified monitoring of public transport operators as part of broader compliance measures.

Expanded enforcement and safety measures

Kondiwa said NTSA is applying a multi-pronged approach to road safety, guided by enforcement, education, engineering, and standards.

The authority is working with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to implement the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), which evaluates road safety conditions across the national road network.

“If a road is very unsafe, it has zero star. But if it is very safe, it has five star,” Kondiwa said.

The assessment is expected to guide road design improvements, including pedestrian crossings, signage, and structural upgrades aimed at reducing accidents among motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists.

NTSA is also rolling out mandatory refresher training for drivers beginning in July, alongside ongoing vehicle safety compliance checks and operator education programmes.

Court suspension of instant fines system

The developments come after the Kerugoya High Court temporarily halted NTSA’s Public-Private Partnership with Pesa Print Limited.

On May 29, 2026, Justice Magare Dennis Kizito issued conservatory orders suspending the project, which includes the introduction of smart driving licences and an automated instant fines system.

The petition challenging the programme raises concerns about constitutional compliance, data protection of biometric information, and potential infringement of privacy rights.

The matter is scheduled for mention on June 21, 2026, with the rollout of the system previously planned for June 1, 2026, now on hold.

Despite the court suspension, NTSA has maintained that enforcement operations and road safety initiatives will continue.

The authority says ongoing measures, including roadside enforcement, vehicle inspections, infrastructure assessments, and driver training, are part of efforts to reduce road fatalities while the legal process on the instant fines system continues in court.