NTSA, police launch Coast road safety campaign ahead of August school holidays
By Dan Kauna, July 27, 2026As schools across Kenya prepare to close for the August break, road safety operations are picking up speed in the Coast region.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Mombasa Regional Office, “in collaboration with the County Government of Mombasa and the National Police Service (NPS), has rolled out road safety sensitisation campaigns at major bus parks across the Coast region.”
The drive comes as thousands of students get ready to travel back home, leading to heavy passenger movement in bus stops and matatu stages.
Transport officials and police officers are pitching up at busy terminals and along main highways to talk directly with drivers, conductors, and commuters about staying safe on the road.
Crackdown on reckless driving and alcoblow enforcement
The campaign combines public education with strict roadside checks to curb crashes during the busy travel period.
According to NTSA, the exercise involves “intensified drink-driving (alcoblow) enforcement, and enhanced road safety compliance operations along major highways to promote safer travel during the holiday period.”
Besides physical checks, safety officers are asking passengers not to sit quietly when drivers put their lives on the line.
In a public update issued on July 27, 2026, NTSA reminded travellers that their voices matter on every trip.
“Passengers also have a critical role to play in ensuring road safety. We urge all passengers to remain vigilant and speak up whenever they observe unsafe driving behaviour that puts lives at risk,” the authority noted.
NTSA asked commuters to watch out for common traffic offences like speeding, driver fatigue, phone use while driving, bad overtaking, lane indiscipline, and driving on the wrong side of the road.
“If your driver is driving recklessly, raise the alarm immediately and encourage them to drive responsibly,” the agency added.
Reporting traffic violations and emergency channels
To protect learners and all road users throughout the holiday season, NTSA asked the public to “support these efforts by reporting any incidents or unsafe practices that put children at risk.”
Travellers who notice dangerous driving or face an emergency on the road can reach the police using hotlines 999, 911, or 112.
For medical assistance, St. John’s Ambulance is reachable on toll-free line 0800722540 or hotline 0721225285, while the Red Cross toll-free line is 1199.
Incidents can also be reported online through the NTSA Incident Reporting Platform at ntsa.go.ke/report-incident.