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NTSA intensifies road safety checks in Thika and Western counties
29th July, 2026 03:53 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has intensified road safety checks across major highways in the country as part of its ongoing #UsalamaBarabarani campaign.
The latest multi-agency crackdowns targeted busy transport corridors in Murang’a and Kakamega counties to ensure drivers and transport operators comply with traffic regulations.
In the Mt Kenya region, safety officers teamed up with the police to mount random road checks along the busy Thika-Kenol highway.
The operation focused on checking vehicle roadworthiness, valid speed governors, driver licences, and passenger compliance in public service vehicles and private transport.
NTSA confirmed that the “Thika regional team undertaking joint enforcement operation at Makenji along Thika-Kenol highway” focused on curbing traffic violations that often lead to preventable crashes on the busy route.
During the exercise at Makenji, officers inspected matatus, commercial pickup trucks, and school vans. Transport officials verified vehicle inspection certificates and checked whether passenger vehicles were carrying valid road service licences.
Western region crackdowns along Eldoret-Webuye highway
A similar crackdown was carried out in Western Kenya to bolster road safety along the busy Northern Corridor. Transport safety teams set up roadblocks along key freight and passenger transit routes connecting major towns in the region.
The authority posted an update on the “Kakamega regional team conducting joint enforcement operations along Eldoret-Webuye Road in Lumakanda area, Kakamega County.” During the drive, officers inspected long-distance heavy commercial trucks, transit trailers, and public buses along the busy highway.
Officers at the Lumakanda checkpoint used tyre spikes to control traffic flow and slow down approaching vehicles. The joint team checked driver fatigue, verified cargo weights, inspected tyre treads, and confirmed that heavy commercial vehicles had operational speed limiters.
Keeping Kenya’s roads safe for commuters
These coordinated roadside operations form part of a broader national strategy to reduce road crashes, protect passengers, and bring order to public transport routes. Multi-agency enforcement teams are maintaining a visible presence on major transit routes across various regions to enforce compliance with traffic laws.
NTSA has urged all motorists, matatu SACCOs, and heavy commercial vehicle drivers to adhere strictly to safety rules, maintain their vehicles in good condition, and avoid dangerous driving practices. Commuters are also encouraged to remain alert and report any reckless driving or unroadworthy vehicles to the nearest police station or through official reporting channels.
