NTSA to Establish Vehicle Inspection Centres in Every County to Curb Traffic Offenders
The government, through the Ministry of Transport, has announced plans to establish additional vehicle inspection centres in all counties. This initiative forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at reducing road accidents across the country.
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Transport on Friday, April 11, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Davis Chirchir, stated that the government intends to collaborate with major dealers to support the rollout of these centres.
“We will be opening up inspection space to all major dealers who meet the licensing requirements and can provide the necessary equipment. The goal is to ensure that vehicle inspection services are available in every county,” said CS Chirchir.
Also present during the session was the Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), George Njao. The session included updates on the ongoing rollout of digital traffic surveillance cameras along major highways.
CS Chirchir highlighted that the pilot phase, which commenced in November 2024, involved the installation of cameras at strategic locations to monitor traffic violations and collect behavioral data on road users.
He confirmed that the government had gathered sufficient data during the pilot stage and was now preparing for the second phase of the project. This next stage will involve institutionalising the program and procuring additional fixed and mobile cameras to enhance road safety surveillance.
“There are digital cameras already installed at various locations for testing. We have collected enough data and are moving into the next phase to institutionalise and expand the use of both fixed and mobile cameras to improve road discipline,” Chirchir explained.
Meanwhile, NTSA Director General Njao emphasized the need for increased budgetary support to ensure the project’s success. He confirmed that the pilot program remains ongoing and noted that several traffic regulations have been submitted to the Attorney General’s office for review. However, he cited funding delays as a key reason for the slow progress.
“This pilot started in November, and we have been conducting tests along Thika Highway, Mombasa Road, and the Southern Bypass. We now have six months of reliable data, and we are ready to roll out an additional 408 kits,” said Njao.
During the session, the officials addressed concerns raised by a committee member who cited a complaint from a road user. The individual had received a text message from NTSA regarding a speeding violation and was instructed to pay a penalty.
“I received a text saying I was driving over 110 kilometres per hour and that I needed to pay a certain amount. This happened while I was driving to Kirinyaga,” remarked the legislator.
Both Chirchir and Njao assured the committee that the system aims to enhance transparency and enforce compliance with traffic laws, and that any emerging concerns would be addressed in the next phase of implementation.
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NTSA to Establish Vehicle Inspection Centres in Every County to Curb Traffic Offenders
