The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) released a public safety advisory on October 26, 2026, the day primary and secondary schools closed for the 10‑week December holiday.

The advisory outlines three mandatory checks: all headlights, taillights and indicators must work; tyres must have adequate tread, correct inflation and no visible wear; and the braking system must be fully functional for safe stopping on busy highways.

Drivers are also reminded to ensure the whole vehicle has been serviced, including side mirrors, before carrying students.

The National Police Service (NPS) echoed the warning, noting that the surge in learner travel during the holiday period raises the risk of road accidents.

Police officers will work with NTSA to intensify traffic enforcement, focusing on speeding, unroadworthy vehicles, overloading and non‑use of seatbelts.

Motorists are urged to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, drugs and mobile phone use while driving, and to keep pedestrians and motorcyclists alert.

Parents and guardians are advised to ensure their children travel only in reputable, road‑worthy public service vehicles that meet safety regulations.

The public can report dangerous driving through the nearest police station, emergency lines 999 or 911, or the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline.

NTSA’s overarching goal is to get every student home and to school without incident, a message promoted under the hashtags #WatotoWafikeSalama, #UsalamaBarabarani and #NTSAServes.

The advisory coincides with a packed national examination calendar, with the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) scheduled for October 26‑29 and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams from November 2‑20, 2026.